Agilent 7890 GC with 5977A MSD, 7697A Headspace Sampler & 7693 Autosampler
The Agilent 7890B GC, complemented by the 5977A MSD and the versatile 7697A Headspace Sampler, is engineered to deliver exceptional performance across a wide range of gas chromatography (GC) applications. With its advanced features and precision engineering, this setup is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern analytical laboratories.
Agilent 7890B GC Features
- Retention Time Locking (RTL): Ensures consistent retention times across injections, columns, instruments, and laboratories, enhancing reproducibility.
- Capillary Flow Technology (CFT): Enables advanced capabilities including multi-dimensional gas chromatography (GC-GC/Deans switch), comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC) with flow modulation, and backflush operations at any stage of analysis.
- Single Filament TCD: Designed to operate without a separate reference gas, featuring automated baseline stability with minimal signal drift.
- Auto-Ranging FID: Capable of detecting and quantifying analytes in the range of parts per billion (ppb) to parts per thousand in a single injection, enhancing detection versatility.
- Integrated SCD/NCD: Offers low ppb detection capability and equi-molar response for sulfur or nitrogen contaminants without the interference of matrix quenching.
- Helium Conservation Module: This functionality promotes efficient helium usage and offers laboratory flexibility and cost savings through alternative carrier gas solutions.
Agilent 5977A MSD Features
- Local Control Panel (LCP): Facilitates local monitoring and operational control of the mass spectrometer, enhancing user accessibility.
- High Vacuum Pumps: Compatible with various high vacuum pump options for tailored operational needs.
- Independently Heated Electron-Ionization (EI) Sources: Available in four types: standard (stainless), inert, extraction (XTR), and high-efficiency (HES) for diverse applications.
- Optional Chemical Ionization Modes: Supports chemical-ionization source and controls for enhanced analytical capabilities.
- High-Energy Dynode (HED) Electron Multiplier: Provides high sensitivity detection for improved analytical performance.
- Independently Heated GC/MSD Interface: Ensures efficient integration with GC systems, optimizing analysis workflows.
Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler Features
- 12-Vial Capacity: Ideal for academic laboratories and environments with smaller sample loads, featuring flexible tray configurations.
- Priority Sample Selection: Standard configuration includes three priority samples to enhance operational efficiency.
- Exchangeable Trays: Allows for increased sample capacity during sequences, accommodating more sophisticated analyses.
- Hydrogen Carrier and Auto Sleep/Wake Modes: Improves resource conservation within the laboratory environment.
- Independent Control of Vial Pressurization: Guarantees enhanced precision in sample transfer by removing back pressure impacts.
- Automatic Vial Leak Test: Verifies the integrity of each vial during pressurization, simplifying calibration procedures.
- Sample Barcode Reader: Ensures effective tracking of samples before they enter the oven, enhancing data integrity.
- Multiple Headspace Concentrations: Facilitates up to 100 extractions per GC start, maximizing sampling efficiency and sensitivity.
- Supports Various Vial Sizes: Compatible with 10-mL, 20-mL, or 22-mL vials without the need for additional adapters.
- Sample Depressurization: Ensures samples return to trays without residual pressure effects.
- Transfer Line Interface Accessory: Allows simultaneous connection of the headspace sampler and automates liquid sampler (ALS) to the same GC inlet for improved workflow.
