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Shimadzu LC-20AT HPLC System (Pre-Owned) - Technical Performance Overview

Core System Specifications

The LC-20AT represents Shimadzu's workhorse ternary gradient HPLC platform, featuring:

• Solvent Delivery:
  • Ternary low-pressure mixing (0.001-10 mL/min flow range)
  • Maximum operating pressure: 40 MPa (5,800 psi)
  • Composition accuracy: ±1.0% or better (CH3CN/H2O test)
• Pump Design:
  • Dual-plunger reciprocating pump with sapphire pistons
  • Pulse dampener reduces baseline noise to <50×10⁻⁶ AU

Key Components

1. SPD-20A UV/VIS Detector

   • Wavelength range: 190-700 nm
   • Noise level: <±1.5×10⁻⁵ AU (at 254 nm)
   • Supports dual-wavelength simultaneous detection

2. SIL-20AC Autosampler

   • 150-vial capacity (2 mL standard vials)
   • Injection volume: 1-100 μL (0.1 μL increment)
   • Carryover: <0.05% (caffeine test)

3. CBM-20A System Controller

   • Built-in analog/digital converter
   • Compatible with Shimadzu LabSolutions software

Performance Validation Metrics

When evaluating pre-owned units, verify:

• Pump Performance:
  ✓ Pressure fluctuation <0.3 MPa at 1 mL/min
  ✓ Retention time RSD <0.5% (n=10)
• Detector Sensitivity:
  ✓ S/N >500 for 0.002% anthracene (254 nm)
• Gradient Accuracy:
  ✓ Step test (5-95% CH3CN) slope deviation <2%

Secondary Market Value Proposition

Ideal For:

• Pharmaceutical dissolution testing
• Academic teaching labs
• Food safety (pesticide residue analysis)

Maintenance Considerations

Critical service items for pre-owned units:

1. Replace pump seals (recommended every 50,000 strokes)
2. Flush mixer chamber with 20% HNO3
3. Recalibrate detector wavelength (±1 nm tolerance)

Note: Units from regulated environments typically include:

• IQ/OQ documentation
• Periodic performance qualification records
• Calibration certificates

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Key Differentiators vs. New Models:

• Proven reliability with >80% units operational after 10 years
• Lower cost-per-analysis for routine methods
• Immediate availability versus manufacturing lead times