Thermo Fisher Scientific has brought out the ISQ single quadrupole gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) system, which features a non-venting full-source removal capability.
The ISQ system features an Extractabrite ion source, meaning it offers simplified operation and maximum uptime for uninterrupted productivity across routine GC-MS applications such as forensics, toxicology, food safety and environmental.
Thermo Fisher will showcase the GC-MS at Analytica 2010, which will be held 23-26 March in Munich, Germany.
The ISQ GC-MS is a robust and rugged system that provides high-throughput sample analyses and 24/7 operation.
The new Extractabrite removable ion-source provides maximum uptime and productivity by extending the length of time between required source maintenance.
When the system requires maintenance, it doesn't require the labour-intensive procedures associated with conventional systems, such as breaking the vacuum, cooling off, cleaning, reassembling and restoring.
The entire ion source can be removed without venting the analyser.
The new ISQ single quadrupole GC-MS also offers an extended mass range, from 1.2 to 1100u, for analyses across a varied range of compounds.
The ISQ system is suited for fast-paced gas-chromatography methods.
Advanced electronics allow it to acquire and write data to disc at accelerated rates for high-speed acquisition in real-world applications.
The sequential full scan/selected ion monitoring (SIM) capability provides qualitative and quantitative analyses in a single injection, for confirmation and screening in the same analytical run.
With the ISQ GC-MS, labs can operate continuously and productivity can be considerably improved.
The ISQ GC-MS represents the most advanced technology available today while providing the opportunity for future upgrades and options.
The ISQ mass spectrometer is available with either the Thermo Scientific Focus GC for routine GC-MS or with the full-featured Trace GC Ultra for improved flexibility and performance.
The ISQ GC-MS comes standard with the latest version of the Thermo Scientific Quanlab Forms GC-MS acquisition, analysis and reporting software package.
Quanlab Forms 3.0 is easy-to-use software that improves productivity through workflow-oriented acquisition, review and reporting features.
Two additional software options, Thermo Scientific Envirolab Forms 3.0 and Toxlab Forms 3.0, are also available.
