The Agilent 5977C Series GC/MSD System data sheet details performance, ion source options, specifications, and maintenance features.
The Agilent 5977C Series gas chromatograph/mass selective detector (GC/MSD) combines high‑sensitivity ion sources, a heated monolithic quartz gold quadrupole, and a second‑generation triple‑axis detector for robust analytical performance. Four EI source options, including a high‑efficiency source (HES) and HydroInert source, provide low detection limits and flexible carrier‑gas choices.
The data sheet lists key technical specifications such as scan speeds up to 20,000 u/sec, a mass range of 0.6‑1,091 u, and temperature ranges for the ion source and quadrupole. Maintenance is simplified with removable source and detector modules that can be accessed in under a minute, and the system includes a 10‑year value promise with support.
| Scan speed | up to 20,000 u/sec |
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| Mass range | 0.6 to 1,091 u |
| Ion source temperature | 150 to 350 °C |
| Quadrupole temperature | 106 to 200 °C |
| Maximum recommended analytical gas flow (diffusion pump) | 1.5 mL/min |
The IDL for the HES source is 1.5 fg.
It can scan at speeds up to 20,000 u/sec.
The source and detector can be removed in less than one minute after venting.