Description:
Gas Chromatography and Mass spectrometry combines two powerful techniques to provide the identification of compounds with low detection limits and the potential for quantitative analysis
Liquid, gaseous and solid samples work well with GC-MS analysis. However, analyzed compounds are typically volatile and semi-volatile
In Gas Chromatography (GC), a sample is volatilized and carried by an inert gas through a coated glass capillary column. The “stationary phase” is bonded to the interior of the column. Retention time is how long that a compound takes a pass through the column to the detector. Finally, the sample is identified by comparing the sample with a reference
In the usual Mass spectrometry step of GC-MS, compounds leaving the GC column are fragmented by electron impact. The charged fragments are detected and the subsequent spectrum obtained can be used to identify the molecule Fragmentation patterns are reproducible and can be used to produce quantitative measurements.
GC-MS analysis of liquids, gases and solids
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry analyses are performed on liquids, gases or solids. For liquids and gases, the sample is commonly directly injected the GC. For solids, the analysis is carried out by solvent extraction, outgassing(desorption) or pyrolysis
Specifications:
Column Oven |
Column oven Temperature | Room Temperature + 10 0C – 4000C |
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Temperature Stability | ± 0.030C |
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Maximum | heating rate | 40 0C/min |
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temperature | 400 0C |
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run time | 999.99 min |
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Temperature control |
10-segment programmable temperature control |
Flow rate and split ratio |
Electronic controlled pressure |
Pressure range |
0-999 kPa |
Flow range |
0-200 mL/min |
Column |
DB-5MS 30m*0.25mm*0.25µ fused silica capillary column or similar column |
Mass Spectrometer |
Mass | range | 1.5 – 1024 amu |
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stability | Better than 0.1 amu/48h |
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Resolution | Unit Mass |
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Sensitivity | EI source, full scan: (range 100-300 amu) | 1pg of N, S/N ≥ 100:1 |
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Maximum scan rate | 10,000 amu/s |
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Dynamic range | 105 |
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Ion Source | Electron impact ionization source (EI), standard | Chemical Ionization source(cl)(optional) |
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Dual Filaments | Programmable switch |
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Maximum filament current | 3 A |
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Emission Current | 10 - 350µA adjustable |
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Ionization energy | 5 – 150 eV adjustable |
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Ion Source temperature | 150 – 3200C adjustable, individually controlled |
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Mass Analyser |
Quadrupole | Full scan, selected ion monitoring (SIM) and acquisition | At most 128 groups in SIM mode | At most 128 ions in each group | Electron multiplier + high-energy dynode back focusing assembly | |
GC-MS interface |
Individually controlled through transmission cable, 150 – 3200C adjustable |
Vacuum system |
Turbo molecular pump (250 L/s), mechanical (180 L/min) |
Features:
- Features:
- High performance-to-price ratio, low maintenance, long term stable industry or lab use
- Small, light and easy to carry
- Electronic pressure/flow control system (EPC) on GC-MS improves baseline stability and sensitivity
- The newly designed ion optics system optimizes ion yields and transmission characteristics, effectively improving the sensitivity and resolution, while reducing neutral particle noise
- EI filaments provide high efficiency of electron emission pre-quad removes un desirable contamination before the main analytical quadrupole and decreases cleaning frequency
- New chemical Ionization (CI) source expands range of applications
- Sample Introduction system: New industrial design is simple and elegant, with a distinctive, user-friendly GC control panel, Interface was designed with protection from user error in mind
- Simple and practical direct liquid and solid inlet probe option allows fast structural analysis of unknown compounds, providing a powerful tool for chemical synthesis applications
- Unique removable probe heater is easy to replace in case of damage or contamination. The maximum temperature is 6500C
- Compatible with standard conventional GC columns<
- Optional auto sampler: Innovative liquid autosampler can rotate 3600C on the horizontal plane. The autosampler can be easily removed from the mount to simplify the GC maintenance
- Powerful Software System
- Users can easily reference all relevant information during the analysis
- Instrument status parameters are displayed in real-time. Alarms are shown in noticeable colors. The automated low vacuum protection function protects fragile parts such as the filament, detector etc.
- Modes: Scan, Selected Ion-Monitoring (SIM)
- All analysis parameters can be controlled through software, including carrier gas flow, pressure, column oven temperature, inlet temperature etc
- High level safety precautions- Auto power shut off
- Analyzed methods can be easily exported and imported
Applications:
The excellent performance of the GC-MS makes it suitable for applications in various fields;
- Food Safety and Fragrance
- Environmental Safety
- Beverages & Liquors
- Agriculture and Pesticides
- Research & Development labs
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biological
- Geochemical Research
- Forensic Applications