Analysis of compound specific isotope offers a deep level of understanding into many forensic and geochemical applications and is said to be a critical method for a number of laboratories. The GC5 delivers excellent sensitivity for low concentration analytes while preserving chromatographic integrity of sample peaks during compound conversion. As a VAR partner of Agilent Technologies, the GC5 system makes the most of the market leading Agilent 7890B GC system to produce the maximum performance GC-IRMS system for the customer’s research.
- On-line measurement of δ13C, δ15N, δ2H and δ18O in compounds separated by capillary chromatography
- Automated O2 recharge for δ15N analysis to ensure 100% quantitative conversion to N2
- Completely well-matched with Agilent microfluidic technology for flow splitting/Dean switching
- Excellent furnace tube longevity
- Single furnace chemistry for δ15N investigation offers easy measurement of amino acid samples
- Exclusive heart split mechanism permitting eluent to be swapped between on-board flame ionization detector and the mass spectrometer
- Agilent 7890 gas chromatograph with split/splitless, PTV, or on-column injectors
- Minimum downtime for GC-column and reaction tube exchange
- High-temperature δ2H pyrolysis of compounds at 1450 °C
- Components of interest combusted in a sturdy and inexpensive quartz micro-bore furnace