Agilent
6890 GC-MS
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA gas chromatography-mass spectrometer is an analytical instrument that combines chromatographic separation with mass-selective detection. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometers are used to separate volatile compounds in a sample and then identify or characterize the separated components from their mass spectra.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedGas chromatography-mass spectrometers vaporize a sample and carry it through a chromatographic column, where different compounds elute at different times. A mass-selective detector then ionizes the eluting compounds and measures mass-to-charge information to produce spectra associated with each chromatographic peak.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedGas chromatography-mass spectrometers are used in analytical and metrology workflows rather than in direct patterning or material deposition steps. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometers typically receive prepared liquid or gas samples from process, materials, environmental, or failure-analysis workflows and provide compositional data that can inform subsequent engineering decisions.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedGas chromatography-mass spectrometers are used for analysis of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometers support work such as contamination analysis, solvent and residue characterization, outgassing studies, materials screening, and laboratory investigation of chemical mixtures.
What do the numbers mean?
Gas & chemistry1
Configuration & options4
- With 5973 MSD[1]
What does it need to run?
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- Equipment typeGas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer[1]
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Frequently asked questions
What type of instrument is the Agilent 6890 GC-MS?
The Agilent 6890 GC-MS is a gas chromatography-mass spectrometer.[1]
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