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- Agilent
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- 5975C
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- 2012-07-09
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Agilent 5975C Series MSD Guidance in Implementing High Ion Source Temperatures
This technical overview discusses the implementation of high ion source temperatures for the Agilent 5975C Series Mass Selective Detectors (MSDs). While the default operating temperature is 230 °C, the 5975C ion source is fully configured for use up to 350 °C with the proper source configuration and ChemStation G1701EA software. The document outlines the advantages and disadvantages of higher temperatures, noting that while it can enhance signal for certain compounds like polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, it reduces source lifetime and requires strict leak prevention.
Read onlineAgilent 5975C specifications
| Mass Range | up to 1050 amu |
|---|---|
| Ion Source Temperature | programmable up to 350°C |
| Quadrupole Material | proprietary gold-coated quartz |
All Agilent 5975C documents by type
- Agilent 5975C Series GC/MSD Brochure 16 p
- Agilent 7890A/5975CTAD Stratum System Product Leaflet 2 p
- Agilent 5975C Series GC/MSD Brochure 16 p
- Agilent 5975C Series GC/MSD Brochure 16 p
- Agilent French version - 5975C Seriers GC/MSD - 5989-7827FR Manual 16 p
- Agilent 5975C Series GC/MSD Brochure 16 p
- Agilent 5975C Series GC/MSD System Data Sheet 16 p
- Agilent 5975C Series GC/MSD Performance Brochure 16 p
- Agilent Emerging Contaminants Brochure 8 p
- Agilent 5975C Series GC/MSD System Data Sheet 16 p
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
- Agilent Capillary Flow Technology Application for Pyrolysis GC/MS Analysis 2 p
- Agilent 7890A/5975C GC/MS Application Compendium for Chemical Emissions Testing 6 p
- Agilent Trace-Level Analysis of Melamine in Milk Products on Agilent 7890A/5975C GC/MSD Using a New Agilent J W DB-5ms Ultra Inert Column SampliQ SCX Cartridges Manual 6 p
- Agilent Rapid Screening of Melamine Cyanuric Acid in Milk Products Using Agilent J W HP-5ms GC Column Agilent 7890A/5975C GC/MSD with Column Backflushing Manual 8 p
- Agilent GC/MS Analysis of Trace Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) in Jet Fuel Using Energy Institute Method IP585 8 p
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the mass range of the Agilent 5975C?
The system offers a mass range up to 1050 amu.
Can the ion source temperature be adjusted?
Yes, the inert solid ion source is programmable up to 350°C.
How does Capillary Flow Technology improve column switching?
It allows for the exchange of columns between Gas Evolution Analysis (EGA) and Double Shot Analysis without venting the mass spectrometer.
From: Agilent Capillary Flow Technology Application for Pyrolysis GC/MS Analysis
What are the benefits of using backflushing?
Backflushing removes unnecessary high-boiling components, reducing analysis time by 21.3 minutes and preventing detector contamination.
From: Agilent Capillary Flow Technology Application for Pyrolysis GC/MS Analysis
What is the minimum detection limit for 2-MIB and geosmin using this system?
The system can detect both compounds at a concentration of 1 ppt.
How much time does one analysis cycle take with the optimized Stratum method?
The cycle time is reduced to 20 minutes, allowing for three samples per hour.