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Introduction to JEOL/Agilent JMS-Q1000GC/6890N GC-MS System

The JEOL/Agilent JMS-Q1000GC/6890N Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer system represents a high-performance analytical instrument jointly developed by JEOL Ltd. and Agilent Technologies. This sophisticated system combines the Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph with the JEOL JMS-Q1000GC Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, delivering exceptional sensitivity and high selectivity for complex sample analysis.

System Configuration and Technical Features

This integrated system comprises two core modules:

1. Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph Module:

• Features advanced Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC) technology with 0.01psi flow control precision
• Temperature control range: 4°C above ambient to 450°C
• Programmable heating rate: 0.1°C/min to 120°C/min
• Equipped with split/splitless injector (maximum temperature 400°C)
• Compatible with various detectors (FID, ECD, etc.) for standalone GC operation

2. JEOL JMS-Q1000GC Mass Spectrometer Module:

• Mass range: 1.5-1000amu
• Resolution: Unit mass resolution
• Scan speed: Up to 10,000amu/sec
• Detection sensitivity: 1pg octafluoronaphthalene (OFN), S/N>100:1
• Ion source temperature: Maximum 350°C
• High-energy Electron Impact (EI) ion source with adjustable electron energy (10-100eV)

Performance Advantages and Application Fields

The JMS-Q1000GC/6890N system offers these outstanding benefits:

1. Superior Sensitivity: Specialized ion optics design significantly improves ion transmission efficiency, delivering excellent signal-to-noise ratios even for trace components.

2. Rapid Scanning Capability: With scan speeds up to 10,000amu/sec, the system perfectly matches fast GC analysis requirements, ensuring sufficient data points for narrow chromatographic peaks.

3. Wide Dynamic Range: Linear dynamic range of 10⁶ enables simultaneous detection of components with large concentration differences.

4. Exceptional Stability: Carefully engineered differential vacuum system and temperature control ensure long-term operational stability.

The system finds extensive applications in:

• Environmental analysis: Detection of organic pollutants in water, soil, and air
• Food safety: Pesticide residue and food additive analysis
• Petrochemical industry: Petroleum component analysis and polymer monomer detection
• Forensic toxicology: Drug abuse screening and toxic substance analysis
• Pharmaceutical industry: Active pharmaceutical ingredient impurity profiling

Operation and Data Processing

The system includes JEOL Mass Center workstation software featuring:

• Intuitive user interface simplifying method development
• Powerful data processing capabilities including spectral library search (NIST/EPA/NIH)
• Multiple quantitative analysis modes (SIM, Scan, etc.)
• Automated sequence run and report generation functions

With its outstanding performance and proven reliability, the JEOL/Agilent JMS-Q1000GC/6890N system has become the GC-MS platform of choice for many professional laboratories, particularly suited for applications requiring high-sensitivity detection and complex matrix analysis.