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6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS

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Agilent6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS
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What it is

The Agilent 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS is a liquid chromatography–mass spectrometer used for quantitative analytical measurements. It is a triple quadrupole LC-MS instrument and is also referred to as an LC-MS/MS system.[2][3][4]

How it works

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The instrument couples a liquid chromatography front end to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. The chromatography stage separates components of the sample stream, and the mass spectrometer measures selected ions for targeted analysis.

In general, a triple quadrupole LC-MS is built for targeted mass analysis rather than broad structural survey work. It is commonly configured to isolate ions, fragment them, and measure selected transitions for quantitative assays.

Where it fits in the process flow

The Agilent 6470 fits in analytical and bioanalytical laboratory workflows after sample preparation and chromatographic separation. It is used where low-level quantitation and confident measurement in complex matrices are required.[4][1]

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping1

Flex Pump (G7104A) with Degasser, MCT (G7116B) with Thermostat, MultiSampler (G7167A) & Solvent TrayComputer Loaded with MassHunter and workstation.[2]
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Configuration & options1

Included with
Agilent 1290 Infinity II HPLC[2]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2015-07-06Presentation/publication date[1]

    A source dated 6 Jul 2015 introduces the 6470 triple quadrupole LC-MS as new.

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What does it need to run?

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  • ConfigurationFlex Pump (G7104A) with Degasser, MCT (G7116B) with Thermostat, MultiSampler (G7167A) & Solvent TrayComputer Loaded with MassHunter and workstation.[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of instrument is the Agilent 6470?

It is a triple quadrupole LC-MS, also called an LC-MS/MS system.[2][3]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • Fewer than 3 independently cited specifications for the 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS are on record; the remainder await public documentation.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet, a cleanroom equipment inventory, or an engineer who operated or installed it

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]bioanalysis-zone.combioanalysis-zone.combioanalysis-zone.com
  2. [2]inventory listing
  3. [3]Agilent 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS System – Spectralab Scientific Inc.spectralabsci.comspectralabsci.com
  4. [4]The Agilent 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS System (Agilent) - Bioanalysis Zonebioanalysis-zone.combioanalysis-zone.com
  5. [5]Agilent 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC/MS System | GMI - Trusted Laboratory Solutionsgmi-inc.comgmi-inc.com
  6. [6]Agilent 6470 Triple Quadrupole LC/MS Mass Spectr | QuestPairquestpair.comquestpair.com
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026.

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