This Shimadzu GCMS system includes:
- GCMS-QP2020 [s/n O21425350xxx]
- GC-2010 Plus
- AOC-20s Autosampler, AOC-20i Autoinjector
- HS-20 Headspace sampler
- Edwards RV3 rotary vane vacuum pump
- PC with LabSolutions data
Shimadzu’s GCMS-QP2020 high-end single quadrupole gas chromatograph mass spectrometer offers excellent performance and smart operability and the instrument satisfies a wide range of needs for single quadrupole GC-MS systems, e.g. testing/inspection of food, pharmaceutical, chemical and environmental applications. The GCMS-QP2020 achieves the highest sensitivity in its class and enables high-speed performance for many applications.
The new turbomolecular pump with improved exhaust efficiency provides higher accuracy in analysis, even when hydrogen or nitrogen in addition to helium is applied as the carrier gas. The GCMS-QP2020 also features a function enabling switching of ionization modes without stopping the mass spectrometer as well as ultra-fast scan performance, which allows the use of various analytical conditions.
The importance of high-performance analytical instruments for monitoring microscopic quantities of compounds related to environmental pollution, forensic applications and other new materials and chemicals development has never been more important than it is now.
High-performance ion source and ion optics enhance ionization and transport efficiency
- Large-capacity turbomolecular pump with improved exhaust efficiency that improves not only use with helium but also hydrogen and nitrogen
- Easily switch between EI and PCI methods using new Quick-CI feature
- High-speed scan and data acquisition using Advance Scanning Speed Protocol (AASPTM) to achieve speeds up to 20,000 µ/second across all masses
- Ecology mode reduces costs associated with power and carrier gas consumption
- Ability for various configurations for optimal analytical needs
The GCMS-QP2020 utilizes patented Advanced Scanning Speed Protocol (AASPTM) technology, allowing high-speed scanning at 20,000 µ/second without sensitivity loss or spectral distortion. This is effective for scan data sensitivity improvements and favorable mass spectrum acquisition, particularly in high-speed analysis with Fast-GC/MS, simultaneous Scan/SIM, FASST analysis, and applications using Comprehensive GC/MS (GC x GC/MS). The precision-designed quadrupole mass filter is able to obtain accurate mass assignments across the entire mass range, and is equipped with a pre-filter to reduce the influence of contamination on the main filter.
