VUV Analytics VGA-100 Gas Chromatography Detector for TRACE 1600 Series GC

The Thermo Scientific™ VGA-100™ Gas Chromatography Detector (developed by VUV Analytics, Inc.) introduces the next generation of GC detection through revolutionary vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) absorption technology. Delivering unmatched sensitivity, selectivity, and precision, the VGA-100 provides both qualitative and quantitative data with exceptional accuracy.

Thermo Scientific VGA-100 Gas Chromatography Detector.

Key Benefits

• Seamless integration with TRACE 1600 Series GC – Together, the VGA-100 and TRACE™ 1600 GC form a powerful, scalable, and intuitive system designed to meet the most demanding laboratory workflows.
• Enhanced productivity and speed – Faster analysis, higher throughput, and reduced operational costs thanks to automated spectral deconvolution and streamlined data processing.
• Superior selectivity and clarity – Compound-specific absorption spectra enable confident identification of isomers and co-eluting compounds without baseline separation.
• Universal and mass-sensitive detection – Provides comprehensive 3D data (time, wavelength, intensity) with library matching for reliable compound identification across a broad range of analytes.
• Ease of use – No vacuum pumps required, minimal maintenance, intuitive operation, and full compatibility with both R&D and QC environments.
• VUV Analyze™ Software integration – Push-button workflows, automated Time Internal Deconvolution™ (TID), and ready-to-use spectral libraries deliver fast, reliable, and reproducible results.

Thermo Scientific VGA-100 Gas Chromatography Detector: VUV spectra of hydrocarbons exhibit class-based similarities, simplifying complex fuel mixture analysis.

Applications

The VGA-100 detector addresses critical analytical challenges such as accurate isomer identification, analyte co-elution, long run times, and complex data interpretation. It is especially impactful in:

• Petrochemical analysis – Simplifies PIONA (paraffins, isoparaffins, olefins, naphthenes, aromatics) characterization in finished fuels, enabling rapid, automated fuel analysis.
• Environmental, food, and pharmaceutical testing – Reliable quantification of complex mixtures with improved accuracy and reduced calibration complexity.
• Quality control and research labs – Scalable, intuitive platform supporting compliance, throughput, and robust data integrity.

Thermo Scientific VGA-100 Gas Chromatography Detector: Simplified PIONA compound analysis in finished gasoline.

Summary

The VGA-100 GC Detector sets a new benchmark in gas chromatography by combining VUV absorption technology with the robust performance of the TRACE 1600 Series GC. Laboratories gain a powerful “ready-to-use” solution that enhances throughput, accuracy, and confidence across diverse industries.

Thermo Scientific VGA-100 Gas Chromatography Detector.