Chromatography

Mass Spectrometer Systems

Delivering the ultimate in measurement speed and sensitivity, the compact LCMS-2020 mass spectrometer offers faster measurements and higher detection sensitivity for quicker and more accurate detection of trace impurities, environmental pollutants, and other contaminants. When combined with a Prominence ultra-fast LC (UFLC/UFLCXR), you’ll achieve the ultimate in separation performance and productivity.

Features

UFswitching Technology
High-speed polarity switching between positive/negative ion modes

Measuring unknown substances requires measuring in both positive and negative ion modes. Since the positive ion/negative ion polarity switching speed of most LCMS systems is slow, ultra-fast analysis required injecting samples twice for separate measurements. UFswitching technology (patent pending) enables switching between positive and negative ion modes in 15 milliseconds so even the fastest LC peaks can be analyzed in both modes, thus increasing productivity.

UFsensitivity
Superior sensitivity, especially for ultra high-speed analysis

Innovative ion optics with the newly developed Qarray® ion optical system provide superior sensitivity, repeatability, and linearity, achieving greater sensitivity than any other single quadrupole analyzer for substances most commonly measured

UFscanning Technology
Fast scanning speeds

By adopting new technology (patent pending), a scanning speed of 15,000 u/sec is achieved without sacrificing sensitivity or resolution, even during high-speed scans.

Easy Operation/Maintenance

The ESI method typically used for LCMS can be replaced with APCI, which is suitable for less polar compounds, or with a dual ionization source (DUIS) for simultaneous operation of both ionization modes, quickly and without tools. Selection of the DUIS ionization mode (ESI or APCI) can be performed via the computer. In addition, the desolvation line, where the ions enter the MS unit, can be replaced without breaking the vacuum.

Simply put, the new Shimadzu LCMS-2020 is the world’s most sensitive, fastest scanning and fastest polarity switching quadrupole mass spectrometer available.

Software

LCMSsolution includes an improved data browser function to help qualitative processing of multiple sets of data. This data browser allows comparing multiple sets of data or confirming impurities by linking to LC or MS data, which is especially helpful for users in fields where compounds are synthesized, such as pharmaceuticals and chemical products.

In addition, manual peak integration can be conducted on both LC and MS chromatograms simultaneously, and a variety of formats are available for easier and more convenient reporting. Learn more about LCMSsolution here