Agilent GC AND GC/MS - Columns Applications Catalog

Importance of Topic

In modern analytical chemistry, achieving and maintaining an inert flow path in gas chromatography and GC/MS systems is essential for accurate trace-level analysis of highly active compounds. Impurities and active sites within the flow path can lead to adsorption, peak tailing, and loss of signal, limiting sensitivity, reproducibility, and overall data quality. A comprehensive portfolio of inert columns, liners, seals, and supplies is therefore critical for laboratories striving for low-level detection in environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and forensic applications.

Study Objectives and Overview

This document presents Agilent’s “Essential Chromatography & Spectroscopy” catalog, with a focus on the GC and GC/MS product lines. The aim is to provide an overview of Ultra Inert solutions, inert flow path components, instrument systems, cross-vendor supplies, and application examples that demonstrate how optimized consumables and cutting-edge instrument platforms deliver reliable, high-performance separations and detection.

Methodology and Instrumentation

Thorough chromatographic quality-control (QC) tests qualify each lot of inert components. Key instrumentation covered includes:

• Agilent 7890B and 7820A GC systems
• 5977 Series and 7000/7010 Triple Quadrupole GC/MS
• 7200 Q-TOF and 6850 Series II GC
• 7697A Headspace Sampler and purge-and-trap accessories
• Ultra Inert split/splitless liners, gold-plated seals, UltiMetal Plus ferrules
• Agilent CrossLab supplies for third-party instruments

Key Results and Discussion

Ultra Inert GC columns and inlet liners minimize active sites and bleed, reducing detection limits and improving peak shape for acids, bases, and mixed-function analytes. Proprietary deactivation chemistries extend performance consistency across multiple batches. Bulk packs and CrossLab products ensure high-throughput labs avoid downtime while maintaining chromatographic integrity. Preconfigured analyzers and application kits accelerate method deployment.

Benefits and Practical Applications

• Enhanced sensitivity, accuracy, and reproducibility in trace-level environmental, forensic, pharmaceutical, and food testing
• Streamlined connectivity with self-tightening nuts, flexible ferrules, and touchless packaging
• Reduced maintenance and downtime through high-quality, consistent consumables
• Support for cross-platform instrument fleets via the CrossLab compatibility warranty

Future Trends and Applications

Emerging trends include integration of real-time diagnostics and AI-driven remote monitoring, advanced inert chemistries for demanding analytes, and expanded automation with next-generation headspace and purge-and-trap systems. Broader software integration will further optimize data workflows and regulatory compliance.

Conclusion

Agilent’s comprehensive GC and GC/MS solutions—ranging from Ultra Inert consumables to advanced analyzers and cross-vendor supplies—help laboratories maximize performance and productivity in demanding trace-level analyses. The integrated approach of QC-qualified components, instrument innovation, and global service support ensures reliable, reproducible results across diverse applications.

Použitá instrumentace

• Agilent 7890B and 7820A Gas Chromatographs
• Agilent 5977 Series GC/MSD and 7000C/7010 Triple Quadrupole GC/MS
• Agilent 7200 Q-TOF GC/MS and 6850 Series II GC
• Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler and Teledyne Tekmar purge-and-trap
• Ultra Inert split/splitless and PTV inlet liners, gold seals, UltiMetal Plus ferrules
• Agilent CrossLab GC supplies for major third-party brands