High precision isotope ratio analysis is fundamental in the revealing of isotopic signatures, which in turn, offer insight into the history and origin of organic compounds
Thermo Electron launches the Finnigan LC IsoLink, which it says is the first high precision interface for on-line LC/IRMS.
The Finnigan LC Isolink significantly extends the capabilities of the Finnigan gas-isotope ratio product range.
There is a strong demand for the isotopic characterisation of compounds in mixtures, which until now, could only be satisfied for on-line GC separations.
The Finnigan LC IsoLink provides unique and easy access for LC and LC/MS users, to IRMS precision, via a simple on-line, direct coupling.
High precision isotope ratio analysis is fundamental in the revealing of isotopic signatures, which in turn, offer insight into the history and origin of organic compounds.
With the Finnigan LC IsoLink, the ratio of stable carbon isotopes, specifically 13C/12C, can be determined on-line with LC separation of the analysed compounds.
Applications include: authenticity of foods, flavours and drugs, determination of biodegradable cycles (metabolism studies) and doping control, to name but a few.
The Finnigan LC IsoLink will enable access to the history and origin of compounds, particularly significant for industrial, quality control in the food, pharmaceutical, forensic, medical and environmental industries.
