This instrument comprises a Shimadzu GC2010 plus Gas Chromatograph with a quadrupole mass detector. The mass detector has an extremely fast scan speed of 20,000 u/sec, allowing for comprehensive GC x GC MS analysis.

The picture shows an attached AOC-20i autoinjector (12 sample capacity) with an AOC-20s tray, which increases sample capacity to 150.

Generally, helium is used as the carrier gas for GCMS applications. However because of the increasing scarcity of He, hydrogen gas can also be used. H₂ gives advantages in analysis speed (better Van Deemter curve parameters) but this should be weighed against the higher safety risks with this explosive gas.

Mass Spec Capabilities	GC Capabilities
Temperature: 50 to 350°C Ion Source: EI. PCI and NCI optional Ion Source Temp: 140 to 300°C Filament: Dual Mass range: m/z 1.5 - 1090 Scan speed: 20,000 u/sec @ 100Hz	Oven Temp: up to 450°C Injector Temp: up to 450°C AFC Pressure range: 0 - 970 kPa

Software

• GCMS Solution