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Thermo Scientific TraceGC Ultra/ITQ 900 GC-MS System Introduction

System Overview

The Thermo Scientific TraceGC Ultra/ITQ 900 is a high-performance gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific, combining the TraceGC Ultra ultra-efficient gas chromatograph with the ITQ 900 ion trap mass spectrometer. This integrated system delivers both exceptional GC separation capabilities and powerful qualitative analysis from ion trap MS, making it widely applicable in environmental monitoring, food safety, pharmaceutical analysis, and petrochemical industries.

Core Component Technical Features

1. TraceGC Ultra Gas Chromatograph:

   • Ultra-fast temperature ramping: 50°C to 450°C in just 7 minutes (20× faster than conventional GC)
   • Configurable dual inlets and triple detectors supporting split/splitless (SSL), cold on-column, PTV and other injection modes
   • Equipped with six high-sensitivity detectors including FID, ECD and NPD for diverse analytical needs
   • Automatic column evaluation ensures retention time reproducibility across instruments and columns

2. ITQ 900 Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer:

   • Extended mass scan range (10-900amu) covering broader analyte detection
   • External ion source design (125-300°C) enhances spectral integrity and system cleanliness
   • Exceptional detection sensitivity enables lower detection limits for wider analytes
   • Supports multiple data acquisition modes including full scan and selected ion monitoring (SIM)

Combined System Advantages

1. Analytical Performance:

   • Enables accurate quantification and structural confirmation of fg-level compounds in complex matrices
   • MSⁿ capability provides richer structural information
   • Fast polarity switching suitable for high-throughput screening

2. Application Fields:

   • Environmental Analysis: Monitoring persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
   • Food Safety: Pesticide residue, food additive and flavor analysis
   • Pharmaceutical R&D: Drug metabolite identification and quantitative analysis
   • Petrochemicals: Crude oil component analysis and hydrocarbon determination

3. Operational Convenience:

   • Modular design enables rapid ion source and column changes
   • TraceFinder software provides intelligent data processing
   • Complies with 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements

This integrated system combines the ultra-high separation efficiency of TraceGC Ultra with the "rod-trap" hybrid scanning capabilities of ITQ 900, delivering a comprehensive solution for qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex samples.