<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 3rd August 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies </strong>and<strong> Shimadzu </strong>and presentation by<strong> MDCW / University of Alberta!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Analysis of Trace Impurities in Monocyclic Aromatic Solvents Following ASTM D7504</strong></h3><p><strong>Dual simultaneous analysis using the Agilent 8860B gas chromatograph</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_trace_impurity_aromatic_solvents_analysis_astm_d7504_8860_gc_5994_9316en_agilent_c9fa6868e6.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>The production of high-purity monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX), is a cornerstone of the modern petrochemical industry. These compounds serve as essential feedstocks for the synthesis of plastics, resins, and textiles. Because even trace impurities can adversely affect downstream chemical reactions and product quality, rigorous analytical testing is required to ensure these intermediates meet strict commercial specifications.&nbsp;</p><p>ASTM D7504 is the industry-standard test method for determining the purity of, and trace impurities in, monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons using gas chromatography (GC) with flame ionization detector (FID).1 This method is favored for its streamlined workflow; it utilizes effective carbon number (ECN) correction factors for area normalization. This eliminates the need for labor-intensive, multipoint calibrations for every individual impurity, allowing laboratories to calculate purity and quantify trace nonaromatics and aromatics with high precision.&nbsp;</p><p>The application scope of ASTM D7504 covers a wide array of aromatic liquids, including benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, and styrene. To comply with the method's stringent performance requirements, the GC system must&nbsp;demonstrate:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>High sensitivity: </strong>A limit of quantitation (LOQ) of at least 0.0006% by mass.</li><li><strong>Good resolution: </strong>Maintaining a valley-to-peak ratio of no more than 50% for critical separations (such as p-xylene and m-xylene).&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Strict precision: </strong>Highly reproducible peak areas to ensure accurate purity calculations.</li></ul><p>Implementing ASTM D7504 on a dual-channel GC/FID platform—where two independent analytical channels configured with identical injectors, columns, and detectors operate within a single GC oven—provides significant operational advantages:&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Enhanced laboratory throughput: By performing two injections simultaneously, the test lab can double its sample capacity per instrument, effectively reducing the cost-per-analysis and maximizing hardware ROI.&nbsp;</li><li>Method flexibility and redundancy: A dual-channel set up allows a lab to run different sample types (such as toluene on the front channel and xylene on the back) in a single oven cycle. Furthermore, it provides an immediate "back up" channel to maintain uptime during routine&nbsp;maintenance.&nbsp;</li></ol><p>For the system to be considered reliable, both channels should meet ASTM D7504 sensitivity, resolution, and precision requirements. In addition, both channels should yield consistent quantitative results for the same sample. The reproducibility limit (R) demonstrated in ASTM D7504 interlaboratory testing will be used to evaluate the result consistency between the two channels.</p><p>ASTM D7504 recommends helium and hydrogen as carrier gas. In China, major Chinese petrochemical companies often align their internal quality control standards directly with ASTM D7504 when testing for export of high-purity chemical intermediates. Because nitrogen is commonly used in China, they commonly adapt the ASTM D7504 method to use nitrogen carrier gas.&nbsp;</p><p>This application note demonstrates how dual-channel analysis on the Agilent 8860B GC, following ASTM D7504, delivers consistent and high-precision data using three types of carrier gas.</p><h4><strong>Experimental</strong></h4><p>An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8860B"><strong>Agilent 8860B GC</strong></a><strong> </strong>was configured with dual split/splitless inlets and dual flame ionization detectors (FIDs). The sample introduction was made by dual <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7693A"><strong>Agilent 7693A automatic liquid samplers (ALS)</strong></a> with high density turrets (16-vial). The analytical parameters and consumables are summarized in Tables 1 and 2. Data acquisition and analysis were conducted using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=OpenLab+CDS"><strong>Agilent OpenLab CDS version 2.8</strong></a></p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The Agilent 8860B gas chromatography system configured with two identical analytical channels are applied for impurity analysis in monocyclic aromatic solvents using three carrier gases. Each analytical channel was evaluated according to the ASTM D7504 method in terms of resolution, sensitivity, quantitation precision, and recovery with satisfactory results. The quantitation results between the two channels are consistent with each other.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Column resolution compounds pair demonstrated good separation with H/V no less than 5:1 for 300 ppm m-xylene and p-xylene solvent.&nbsp;</li><li>The LODs achieved for benzene on each analytical channel are less than 0.0001%, exceeding the 0.0002% LOD required by ASTM D7504.&nbsp;</li><li>The response and mass concentration precisions of most impurities in check standards are below 1%, meeting or exceeding the precision requirements in D7504.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent recovery results, ranging from 93 to 105%, was achieved for added impurities, indicating good quantification accuracy based on the 8860B GC system.&nbsp;</li><li>The quantitation difference of all probe impurities between two channels is less than the reproducibility thresholds (R), demonstrating excellent across channel consistency</li></ul><p>Besides great instrument performance, the Agilent OpenLab CDS software can realize ECN based normalization for easy and fast quantitation and report generation. The 8860B dual channel GC system coupled with the OpenLab CDS software provides an accurate and reliable analysis of impurities in monocyclic aromatic solvents with satisfactory precision. Lab productivity can be improved significantly compared to the single channel analytical system.</p><h3><strong>2. MDCW / University of Alberta: Leveraging Local Libraries for Positively Parsimonious Peak Tables</strong></h3><ul><li>Presentation</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/O_6_Harynuk_f005bdafaf.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>James J. Harynuk’s presentation, <strong>“Leveraging Local Libraries for Positively Parsimonious Peak Tables,”</strong> explores how custom mass spectral libraries can simplify and improve compound identification in complex GC×GC-(HR)MS datasets. GC×GC-MS is widely applied in petroleum, environmental, food/flavour, and omics research, where samples can contain hundreds or thousands of peaks. While expanded separation space, cleaner spectra, retention patterns, and high-resolution accurate-mass data provide strong identification capabilities, converting large datasets into coherent peak tables with consistent compound assignments across multiple samples remains challenging.</p><p>The presentation demonstrates the approach using a field pea study investigating how nitrogen availability influences plant metabolism and volatile organic compounds. A conventional workflow based on peak finding and library searching can generate very large peak tables and inconsistent assignments. Incorporating retention indices (RI) and LECO’s Identification Grading System (IGS) substantially reduces the number of questionable peaks. In one example, a pea sample containing <strong>789 detected peaks was reduced to 146 retained peaks</strong> after RI filtering and IGS scoring, producing a much more manageable dataset. However, conventional libraries still struggle with isomers and with compounds that repeatedly occur in a laboratory’s samples but cannot yet be confidently identified—the presentation calls these <strong>“unknown knowns.”</strong></p><p>Harynuk therefore proposes building a <strong>custom local HRMS library</strong> containing not only standards and confidently identified compounds, but also reproducible unknown features. To qualify for inclusion, a peak should have a high-quality spectrum, S/N &gt;100, chromatographic purity, occurrence in multiple technical replicates, an assigned retention index, and a unique identifier. Crucially, the exact chemical identity does not need to be known: an unknown but reproducible feature can receive an internal identifier such as “JJH-001” and be updated later as more information becomes available. This allows laboratories to retain analytically meaningful recurring signals instead of discarding them simply because a definitive library identification is unavailable.</p><p>The results show that combining a custom library with local RI data and IGS filtering improves both the consistency and efficiency of peak-table generation. Compounds with IGS scores ≥3.0 were generally assigned the same identification across samples when the custom library was used, while reliance on NIST and IGS alone produced less consistent results. After correcting only a small number of problematic identifications per peak table, retention-index errors for custom-library entries dropped dramatically—in the evaluated samples, typically to around <strong>0.5–1.9 RI units</strong>. The key recommendation is therefore straightforward: <strong>build a custom MS library, include recurring “unknown knowns,” collect local retention-index data, and apply identification-quality filters</strong> to obtain cleaner and more consistent GC×GC-MS peak tables with substantially less manual effort.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu: Simultaneous Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Food Using Triple Quadrupole GC-MS/MS with SPL Mode of a Multimode injection Unit (MMI)</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01234_en_d8cff47c74.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>The MMI’s rapid heating and cooling technology significantly reduces waiting time during inlet maintenance, improving instrument uptime.&nbsp;</li><li>The Smart Pesticides Database enables automatic creation of analytical methods without the need for pesticide standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Peakintelligence for GCMS uses AI-based peak processing to deliver highly accurate analysis with no parameter settings required</li></ul><p>GC-MS/MS is an indispensable tool for the simultaneous analysis of pesticide residues in food. However, improving productivity in high-throughput workflows remains a persistent challenge. With the increasing use of simplified sample preparation methods such as QuEChERS, contamination of the inlet by matrix components is unavoidable, and frequent inlet maintenance, including liner replacement, is often required. Because this maintenance involves both cooling the inlet and waiting for temperature re-stabilization afterward, it can become a major source of instrument downtime.&nbsp;</p><p>The newly developed Multi-Mode Inlet (MMI) incorporates Shimadzu’s proprietary thermal insulation technology, providing excellent temperature stability together with rapid heating and cooling performance. While maintaining high data compatibility with conventional split/splitless inlets, the MMI significantly reduces the waiting time associated with inlet maintenance.</p><p>In this Application News, simultaneous multiresidue analysis in SPL mode is demonstrated for four food matrices with different characteristics - spinach, orange, avocado, and ginger - using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMS-TQ+8040+RX"><strong>GCMS-TQ 8040 RX triple quadrupole</strong> </a>GC-MS/MS equipped with the MMI.</p><h4><strong>Data Analysis&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>LabSolutions Insight, a quantitative data processing software package designed for high-throughput sample analysis, was used for data analysis, with Peakintelligence for GCMS applied as the peak integration algorithm (Fig. 6). Peakintelligence is an AI-based waveform processing algorithm that uses machine learning to emulate the peak processing performed by experienced analysts. It requires no operator-defined parameter settings and provides peak integration performance comparable to that of skilled users.&nbsp;</p><p>For more information on improving the efficiency of pesticide data analysis using Peakintelligence for GCMS, please refer to Application News 01-00585-EN, “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_00585_en_7e311a3c77/an_01-00585-en.pdf"><strong>Time-Saving Data Processing for Pesticide Residues with Peakintelligence for GCMS</strong></a>.”</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>In this Application News, an example of simultaneous multiresidue pesticide analysis in food using a triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS equipped with a Multi-Mode Inlet (MMI) was presented. By adopting the MMI, instrument downtime associated with inlet maintenance can be significantly reduced while maintaining high quantitative performance. In addition, by combining automated method creation with the Smart Pesticides Database and efficient data analysis using the AIbased waveform processing algorithm Peakintelligence for GCMS, highly accurate results were obtained even for complex food matrices. This system optimizes the overall analytical workflow, from method development and maintenance to data analysis, and can make a substantial contribution to improving productivity in high-throughput pesticide residue analysis.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

News from LabRulezGCMS Library - Week 32, 2026

<p><strong>Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is a powerful analytical technique widely used for compound identification, quantification, and structural elucidation. By coupling the separation efficiency of gas chromatography (GC) with the detection and identification capabilities of mass spectrometry (MS), GC-MS enables highly sensitive and specific chemical analysis.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Understanding how GC-MS works, and its underlying principles, helps scientists optimize analytical workflows, improve accuracy, and troubleshoot effectively whether in environmental testing, drug development, or forensic investigations.</p><h3><strong>What is GC-MS?</strong></h3><p>GC-MS is a hybrid analytical technique that combines the separation power of gas chromatography with the molecular identification capability of mass spectrometry.</p><p>In gas chromatography, a vaporized sample is carried by an inert gas (such as helium or hydrogen) through a capillary column coated with a stationary phase. Each compound interacts differently with the stationary phase depending on its volatility and polarity, causing them to separate as they elute at distinct retention times.</p><p>As compounds exit the column, they enter the mass spectrometer, where they are ionized and fragmented. The mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of these ions is measured, producing a mass spectrum, a unique molecular fingerprint that enables unambiguous compound identification and quantification.</p><p>This seamless coupling of GC and MS enhances analytical performance by combining chromatographic separation with mass-based detection, allowing even trace-level compounds to be analyzed in complex matrices.</p><h3><strong>Principle of GC-MS</strong></h3><p>The principle of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry involves two fundamental processes:</p><h4><strong>Separation by Gas Chromatography</strong></h4><p>Compounds are vaporized and separated in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products?category=7&amp;manufacturerItems=50"><strong>GC column</strong></a> based on their boiling points and interaction strength with the stationary phase. Less volatile compounds or those with stronger affinity for the column elute later, giving each component a unique retention time.</p><h4><strong>Detection by Mass Spectrometry</strong></h4><p>As compounds elute, they are introduced into the MS, where they undergo ionization commonly by electron impact or chemical ionization. Ionization produces charged fragments that are separated in a mass analyzer according to their mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio. The resulting mass spectra serve as fingerprints that enable identification and quantitation through comparison with spectral libraries.</p><p>This dual process allows GC-MS to distinguish structurally similar molecules and perform trace-level analyses in complex mixtures with exceptional accuracy.</p><h3><strong>Step-by-Step Working of GC-MS</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Sample Introduction:</strong> A liquid or gaseous sample is introduced into the GC, typically with a split or splitless inlet, where it is vaporized immediately.</li><li><strong>Separation in GC Column:</strong> The carrier gas propels the vaporized sample through a long capillary column. Compounds interact with the stationary phase, and those with greater affinity or lower volatility move slower, thus separating from other compounds.</li><li><strong>Transfer to MS:</strong> As separated analytes elute, they are transferred into the mass spectrometer via a heated interface.</li><li><strong>Ionization and Fragmentation:</strong> In the MS, an ion source generates charged ions and fragments. These fragments reflect the compound’s structure.</li><li><strong>Mass Analysis:</strong> The mass analyzer (commonly a quadrupole, but also ion trap or TOF) separates ions by m/z. Each analyte produces a unique mass spectrum.</li><li><strong>Detection and Data Output:</strong> Detectors (e.g., electron multipliers) record signal intensities at each m/z, producing a total ion chromatogram (TIC) and mass spectra, which the data system interprets for compound identification and quantification.</li></ul><h3><strong>Applications of GC-MS</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Forensic Science:</strong> Used in toxicology, drug identification, and arson investigations, GC-MS provides highly specific detection of trace evidence and controlled substances.</li><li><strong>Pharmaceuticals:</strong> Supports drug purity testing, residual solvent analysis, and metabolite profiling during formulation and quality control.</li><li><strong>Environmental Testing:</strong> Monitors pesticides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and pollutants in air, water, and soil samples to ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li><strong>Food Safety:</strong> Detects contaminants, additives, and flavor compounds to maintain product safety and authenticity.</li><li><strong>Clinical and Biomedical Research:</strong> Used in metabolomics and clinical diagnostics to identify volatile biomarkers and metabolites relevant to disease states.</li></ul><h3><strong>Key Benefits of Using GC-MS</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>High Sensitivity and Specificity:</strong> Detects trace-level compounds in complex matrices.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Structural Information:</strong> Mass spectra provide molecular fingerprints for precise identification.</li><li><strong>Separation and Identification Combined:</strong> Minimizes matrix interference and enhances quantitation accuracy.</li><li><strong>Wide Application Range:</strong> Suitable for environmental, pharmaceutical, food, and forensic testing.</li><li><strong>Extensive Spectral Libraries:</strong> Enables rapid identification of known and unknown compounds.</li></ul><p>A solid understanding of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.phenomenex.com/resources/knowledge-center/gc-knowledge-center/understanding-the-essential-components-of-gas-chromatography"><strong>components of gas chromatography</strong></a> such as injectors, columns, and detectors helps analysts optimize GC-MS system performance and ensure accurate, reproducible results.</p>

GC-MS: Principles of How it Works?

<p><strong>In late February 2025, a train carrying benzene derailed in Hustopeče nad Bečvou, and within hours, a race was on to save the groundwater and surface water. One of the most toxic industrial substances began seeping into the gravel-sand subsoil. While fieldwork was underway to prevent the spread of contamination, decisions were already being made in the CXI TUL laboratories regarding how to subsequently clean up the contaminated rock environment.</strong></p><p>The accident ranks among the <strong>most serious environmental incidents in the Czech Republic in recent years</strong>. After a tanker train derailed, hundreds of<strong> metric tons of benzene leaked</strong>; due to the highly permeable geological subsoil, it quickly seeped into deeper soil layers and into the groundwater. The combination of the substance’s high toxicity and local conditions complicated both the emergency response and the subsequent remediation. The key was to stop further spread, determine the extent of the contamination, and establish a remediation strategy for the entire site.</p><p>It was at this stage that CXI TUL became involved in the solution. At the request of the renowned remediation company DEKONTA, a.s., a team led by <strong>RNDr. Jan Němeček, Ph.D.</strong>, began testing the feasibility of the<strong> in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) method</strong>. This technology is designed to<strong> break down benzene directly within the rock matrix</strong>, without the need for extensive excavation of contaminated soil or the pumping out of large volumes of groundwater. The goal was simple: to find a method that would work quickly, safely, and under the actual conditions of the affected site.</p><h4><strong>Benzene Remediation: Technically Simple, Complicated in Practice</strong></h4><p>Benzene is a highly toxic and carcinogenic substance that rapidly penetrates into groundwater in permeable subsoil, where it dissolves and spreads further as the water flows toward surface water bodies. Benzene also binds to rock particles and migrates in the form of vapors into overlying unconsolidated layers.</p><p>Scientists in Liberec therefore tested <i>in situ </i>chemical oxidation (ISCO) technology under laboratory conditions. The goal was to find an oxidant capable of breaking down benzene directly underground into less hazardous substances.</p><p>The tests evaluated two main options:<strong> activated hydrogen peroxide and sodium peroxodisulfate</strong>. Both substances removed up to<strong> 99.99% of the benzene</strong>, but there was a difference in their kinetics and impacts on the natural environment. Activated hydrogen peroxide achieved nearly complete degradation of the contaminant within a single day. Activated sodium peroxodisulfate was slower and also significantly altered the chemistry of the water; it acidified the environment and increased the sulfate content in the water, which poses an additional environmental burden.</p><p>For field applications, the researchers therefore unequivocally recommended <strong>activated hydrogen peroxide</strong>.</p><h4><strong>Dosage Matters</strong></h4><p>It was not just the oxidant’s effectiveness that was key. It was equally important to determine how the chemical reaction would behave in a real geological environment. The team of scientists therefore also analyzed what is known as <strong>soil oxidant consumption (SOD)</strong>. It turned out that a significant portion of the oxidizing agent does not react solely with benzene but is also consumed to a significant extent by the rock environment itself, particularly by natural organic substances present in the fine-grained fraction of the soil.</p><p>An oxidant consumption value was determined specifically for the local composition of the aquifers, which is essential for the correct dosing of chemicals in the field so that the remediation is not only effective but also economically viable and safe for surrounding ecosystems.</p><h4><strong>One Year After the Accident: Research Turns into Real-World Assistance</strong></h4><p>While the public often perceives university science as a distant world of laboratories and grant projects, it is precisely situations like this that demonstrate its practical impact. The results of the work by researchers at CXI TUL did not remain confined to academic studies but directly influenced decisions regarding the technology used to clean up one of the largest environmental accidents in recent years.</p>

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<p><strong>The Pegasus BTX represents the culmination of nearly 30 years of LECO innovation in time-of-flight mass spectrometry for GC and GC×GC applications. Designed for laboratories that demand uncompromising sensitivity, speed, and robustness, the BTX delivers full-spectrum data at all times—even during targeted analyses—so no chemical information is ever lost.</strong></p><h3><strong>Why Pegasus BTX?</strong></h3><p><strong>See Everything, All the Time</strong><br>Collect complete mass range data while running targeted methods. Never miss unknowns or unexpected components hidden in complex matrices.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Collect_full_mass_range_data_even_when_performing_targeted_analyses_Never_miss_another_clue_ee49884729.jpg" alt="LECO PEGASUS BTX GC-TOFMS: Collect full mass range data, even when performing targeted analyses. Never miss another clue..jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Collect_full_mass_range_data_even_when_performing_targeted_analyses_Never_miss_another_clue_ee49884729.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="771" height="350"></p><p><strong>Advanced Deconvolution Algorithms</strong><br>Powerful spectral deconvolution extracts clean, interpretable spectra—even from the densest chromatograms.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Even_in_the_densest_of_matrices_uncovering_analytes_is_easier_than_ever_with_the_help_of_clean_spectra_0a5a1afa9b.jpg" alt="LECO PEGASUS BTX GC-TOFMS: Even in the densest of matrices, uncovering analytes is easier than ever with the help of clean spectra..jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Even_in_the_densest_of_matrices_uncovering_analytes_is_easier_than_ever_with_the_help_of_clean_spectra_0a5a1afa9b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="712" height="350"></p><p><strong>StayClean® Ion Source – No Routine Cleaning</strong><br>The proven StayClean® direct-extraction EI source eliminates the need for source cleaning, even after prolonged exposure to heavy matrices, maximizing uptime.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Stay_running_with_the_Stay_Clean_ion_source_which_requires_no_cleaning_even_after_sustained_heavy_matrix_exposure_8954521617.jpg" alt="LECO PEGASUS BTX GC-TOFMS: Stay running with the StayClean­® ion source, which requires no cleaning, even after sustained heavy matrix exposure..jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Stay_running_with_the_Stay_Clean_ion_source_which_requires_no_cleaning_even_after_sustained_heavy_matrix_exposure_8954521617.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="729" height="350"></p><p><strong>Sensitivity in Spades</strong><br>Achieve trace-level detection down to <strong>femtogram levels</strong> using either helium or hydrogen carrier gas.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Trace_level_detection_with_helium_or_hydrogen_carrier_gases_no_analytes_escape_detection_d3eb2da878.jpg" alt="LECO - LECO PEGASUS BTX GC-TOFMS -Trace-level detection with helium or hydrogen carrier gases - no analytes escape detection.jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_PEGASUS_BTX_GC_TOFMS_Trace_level_detection_with_helium_or_hydrogen_carrier_gases_no_analytes_escape_detection_d3eb2da878.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="711" height="350"></p><p><strong>New Generation TOF Technology</strong><br>A novel ion path and detector design delivers extraordinary sensitivity in a compact benchtop footprint—revealing analytes that escape conventional GC-MS systems.</p><p><strong>Built for Reliability</strong><br>Backed by LECO’s commitment to robustness, every BTX includes a <strong>two-year detector warranty</strong>, underscoring confidence in ion path and detector integrity.</p><h3><strong>Proven Platform, Elevated Performance</strong></h3><p>Building on more than 8 years of field-proven Pegasus BT systems, the BTX retains what users trust—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/documents/app-notes/203-821-569/?_gl=1*121vl09*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTgyMzg3MTkuMTc2NzgxMTMwNA..*_ga_KRDSR1XM7X*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_K8NYKVEKHY*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjI1OTMyNjA5"><strong>StayClean® ion source</strong></a><strong>, ultrafast full-spectrum acquisition, and 5 orders of linear dynamic range</strong>—while pushing sensitivity and performance to a new level. It is ideally suited for demanding, non-targeted and discovery-driven workflows across:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/applications/petrochemical-analysis/?_gl=1*1819onr*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTgyMzg3MTkuMTc2NzgxMTMwNA..*_ga_KRDSR1XM7X*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_K8NYKVEKHY*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjI1OTMyNjA5"><strong>Petroleum &amp; energy</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/industry/agriculture-environmental/?_gl=1*o0u7vp*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTgyMzg3MTkuMTc2NzgxMTMwNA..*_ga_KRDSR1XM7X*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_K8NYKVEKHY*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjI1OTMyNjA5"><strong>Environmental analysis</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/applications/metabolomics/?_gl=1*1ttdc4g*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTgyMzg3MTkuMTc2NzgxMTMwNA..*_ga_KRDSR1XM7X*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_K8NYKVEKHY*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjI1OTMyNjA5"><strong>Life sciences</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/industry/pharma/?_gl=1*121vl09*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTgyMzg3MTkuMTc2NzgxMTMwNA..*_ga_KRDSR1XM7X*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_K8NYKVEKHY*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjI1OTMyNjA5"><strong>Pharmaceuticals</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/industry/food-safety/?_gl=1*121vl09*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTgyMzg3MTkuMTc2NzgxMTMwNA..*_ga_KRDSR1XM7X*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_K8NYKVEKHY*czE3Njc4MTEzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc4MTEzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjI1OTMyNjA5"><strong>Food safety</strong></a></li><li>Forensic and other complex-matrix applications</li></ul><h3><strong>Key Technical Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Ionization Source:</strong> Electron Ionization (StayClean® direct-extraction, open style)</li><li><strong>Mass Analyzer:</strong> Time-of-Flight with dual-stage single reflectron</li><li><strong>Detector:</strong> Scintillator–Photomultiplier Tube (extended lifetime)</li><li><strong>Mass Range:</strong> 10–1500 m/z</li><li><strong>Mass Resolution:</strong> &gt;1,100 at m/z 219</li><li><strong>Spectral Acquisition Rate:</strong> 1–500 spectra/s (up to 35,000 transients/s)</li><li><strong>Detection Limit (He carrier gas):</strong> 10 fg OFN, Quant S/N &gt;10</li><li><strong>Detection Limit (H₂ carrier gas):</strong> 10 fg OFN, Quant S/N &gt;10</li><li><strong>IDL:</strong> &lt;4 fg (8 replicates of 10 fg OFN)</li><li><strong>Precision:</strong> &lt;5 % RSD (15 injections of 100 fg OFN)</li><li><strong>Linear Dynamic Range:</strong> 5 orders of magnitude</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ EA IsoLink™ IRMS System

With the Thermo Scientific™ EA IsoLink™ IRMS Platform, leverage familiar technology and existing expertise for expanded CNSOH isotope analysis, allowing all elemental analysis on a single platform.

<h3><strong>All your elemental analysis on one platform</strong></h3><p><strong>The EA IsoLink IRMS Platform leverages the existing technological platform of the EA IsoLink IRMS System and FlashSmart EA.</strong></p><h4><strong>More freedom. More flexibility.</strong></h4><p>With the<strong> Thermo Scientific™ EA IsoLink™ IRMS Platform</strong>, you can leverage familiar technology and your staff’s existing know-how for <strong>expanded CNSOH isotope analysis</strong>, enabling you to perform all your elemental analysis on one technological platform. With <strong>different configurations</strong> to choose from, your lab can get the capabilities it needs today, with flexibility for the future. Featuring software- driven automation and scalability to grow as you do.</p><h4><strong>Choose the configuration that’s right for you.</strong></h4><p>The<strong> EA IsoLink IRMS</strong> System is an automated, easy-to-use solution for <strong>isotopic analysis of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen and hydrogen</strong> - using bulk samples powered by chromatography-driven technology with high sensitivity on small samples. Available in basic configurations with upgradeability options, this platform offers high throughput and unattended operation, so your lab can get more done in less time.</p><h4><strong>The EA IsoLink IRMS System features:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Flash™ IRMS EA</strong> for sample preparation for IRMS analysis</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2231"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ConFlo IV</strong></a> Universal Interface</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2232"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ DELTA™ Q IRMS</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>The FlashSmart EA features:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Thermo Scientific™ FlashSmart™ EA</strong> for weight percentage characterization of CNSHO</li></ul><h3><strong>EA IsoLink CN and CN/OH</strong></h3><ul><li>A powerful solution for <strong>C and N, O and H analysis</strong> - upgradeable for <strong>S analysis</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>EA IsoLink OH</strong></h3><ul><li>Offering dedicated<strong> oxygen and hydrogen analysis </strong>- with scalability to expand your capabilities to <strong>C, N and S</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>EA IsoLink CNSOH</strong></h3><ul><li>A fully automated single system for <strong>C, N and S analysis </strong>by flash combustion, and <strong>O and H analysis</strong> by high temperature conversion</li></ul><h4><strong>Connectivity with Thermo Scientific™ IRMS Portfolio</strong></h4><p>The <strong>Flash EA Series</strong> connected to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2232"><strong>DELTA Q IRMS</strong></a><strong> </strong>provides precise and sensitive measurement of the isotope fingerprints - <strong>C, N, S, O and H isotopes </strong>- a unique chemical signature of samples. This helps you gain unique insights into food history and origin, as well as environmental pollutants, forensics and geosciences.</p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:650/552;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_EA_Iso_Link_IRMS_System_2_01d3ed421c.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ EA IsoLink™ IRMS System" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_EA_Iso_Link_IRMS_System_2_01d3ed421c.jpg 184w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="552"></figure><h3><strong>More automation. More scalability. All in a single platform.</strong></h3><p><strong>Delivering proven performance with unprecedented robustness and ease of use, the EA IsoLink IRMS Platform can help your lab drive efficiency, improve cost-effectiveness, and minimize training for new operators.</strong></p><h4><strong>Low cost per sample for reduced operational costs</strong></h4><p><strong>Less helium consumption:</strong> Helium consumption is reduced by more than 60% for NCS and NC sample analysis, and reduced by more than 30% for OH sample analysis (compared with previous systems).</p><p><strong>Less replication:</strong> Because the EA IsoLink IRMS System measures high and low concentrations in the same sample (wide dynamic range), it reduces the need for replicate analysis (e.g., high carbon and low sulfur, such as in food authenticity or ecology applications).</p><p><strong>High throughput:</strong> Fast analysis provides high sample throughput, resulting in lower cost per sample.</p><h4><strong>High sensitivity driven by chromatography - even for the smallest sample size</strong></h4><p><strong>Temperature-ramped GC:</strong> Equipped with a temperature-ramped GC feature, the EA IsoLink System gives your lab the highest performance on small sample sizes through optimal baseline separation of analyte gases and sharp peak shapes.</p><p><strong>Performance synergies:</strong> The combination of in-line flash combustion technology and temperature-ramped GC separation significantly improves the performance for all your EA-IRMS applications.</p><h4><strong>System modularity for future-proof investment</strong></h4><p>The <strong>EA IsoLink IRMS</strong> System’s modular design provides the highest flexibility for all applications - enabling you to <strong>adapt and scale</strong> to new analyses in the future. Through smart upgrade paths, you can easily modify the system to increase performance and productivity as your needs grow over time. Boost your CN system with an S upgrade or add CNS to your OH isotope fingerprints.</p><p><strong>Thermo Scientific™ MAS Plus Autosampler</strong> provides a 125-position helium-purged sample chamber, low blank autosampler for CNS and OH analysis.</p><p><strong>Thermo Scientific™ AS 1610 Liquid Autosampler</strong> offers a versatile solution for injecting liquid samples.</p><p>Macro reactors enable CNS Analysis of large sample sizes (greater than 60 mg) and higher throughput on standard sample sizes to mg range.</p><h4><strong>Added flexibility with flash EA series</strong></h4><p>The flexibility of the Flash EA Series helps you meet growing analytical needs in<strong> IRMS and Organic Elemental Analysis</strong> (OEA).</p><p>The <strong>FlashSmart Elemental Analyzer</strong> for OEA delivers accuracy and precision with internationally recognized certifications. Its straightforward modular design offers a variety of optimized application configurations, including <strong>CHN, CHNS, S, N/Protein, CN, CNS, CHNS/O and more</strong>. High throughput with <strong>24/7</strong> operation, low cost per sample and optimized helium consumption are all driven by our fully automated dedicated OEA software, Thermo Scientific™ EagerSmart™ Data Handling Software, which can grow with your analytical needs without need for an upgrade.</p><h4><strong>Smart automation for ease of use</strong></h4><p>Because of its <strong>intelligent software</strong> and intuitive design, the EA IsoLink Platform allows operators to leverage familiar technology for higher productivity.</p><p><strong>Software Platform: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1489"><strong>The Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra™ Intelligent Scientific Data Solution</strong> </a>(ISDS) Software provides seamless control and automation for unattended operation and improved productivity. Regardless of operator skills or the final application, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1489"><strong>Qtegra ISDS Software</strong></a> offers logical, streamlined interface allowing straight forward measurement set-up through analytical Workflows. The software includes auto-stop, standby modes, and other features to minimize intervention. It also allows for integrated data evaluation strategies, customized reports and method development. All of the auto-diagnostics ensure important aspects of the instrument are monitored, maximizing uptime.</p><p><strong>Thermo Scientific™ smartEA option:</strong> This option allows you to focus on your research by combining ease-of-use and unattended analysis to deliver high-precision results. The smartEA option uses the analyzer’s <strong>Thermal Conductivity Detector </strong>(TCD) trace to define the required sample dilutions in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2231"><strong>ConFlo IV Universal Interface</strong></a>. The straightforward automated workflow allows you to analyze very small amounts, such as nitrogen and sulfur, along with highly abundant elements, such as carbon - all from the same sample.</p><h3><strong>Addressing a world of applications</strong></h3><p><strong>For origin and authenticity questions, the EA IsoLink IRMS Platform provides precise and sensitive measurement of the isotope fingerprints - C, N, S, O and H isotopes - a unique chemical signature of samples, helping you gain unique insights into their history and origin.</strong></p><h4><strong>Food authenticity and origin</strong></h4><p><strong>Is the label declaration on my food correct?</strong></p><p>From fruits and vegetables, to wine, honey and coffee, the EA IsoLink IRMS Platform provides isotopic fingerprints ideally suited to determining food integrity.</p><ul><li>Food adulteration</li><li>Food and beverage origin</li><li>Agronomy</li></ul><h4><strong>Environmental</strong></h4><p><strong>What is the source of pollution in the soil, water or air?</strong></p><p>An assessment of individual organic pollutants particles in air contamination (e.g. PM2.5) will be traced with C, N, and S isotope fingerprints.</p><ul><li>Marine science</li><li>Ecology and biology</li><li>Petroleum and exploration</li></ul><h4><strong>Geosciences</strong></h4><p><strong>What was the weather like thousands of years ago?</strong></p><p>By analyzing materials such as sediments, ice cores and speleothems, researchers can understand epochal changes in vegetation, rainfall patterns and temperature.</p><ul><li>Soil science</li><li>Palaeoclimatology research</li></ul><h4><strong>Forensics</strong></h4><p><strong>How can we investigate provenance and dietary preferences?</strong></p><p>From tracing explosives, illegal drugs, counterfeit currency, animal tissues such as ivory, dietary preferences and crime scene evidence, forensic investigations based on isotope fingerprints examine samples’ origin.</p><ul><li>Archaeology</li><li>Provenance</li></ul><h3><strong>Connectivity for origin and authenticity</strong></h3><p>Your lab can focus on isotopic investigations by taking advantage of having one partner and one platform for your elemental and isotope analysis. Thanks to the connectivity of the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2232"><strong>DELTA Q IRMS</strong></a> and the connecting peripherals that are fully controlled by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1489"><strong>Qtegra ISDS Software</strong></a>, you can also leverage the high throughput, unattended operation and flexibility for demanding analysis, regardless of the applications.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_EA_Iso_Link_IRMS_System_2_dcb8a3d338.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ EA IsoLink™ IRMS System " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_EA_Iso_Link_IRMS_System_2_dcb8a3d338.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1464" height="933"></p>

BaySpec Continuity Portable Mass Spectrometer

Continuity™ is a highly sensitive portable mass spectrometer with built-in MS/MS, broad mass range, and ambient ionization, delivering real-time, lab-quality analysis directly in the field without sample preparation.

<h3><strong>Higher sensitivity portable mass spectrometer</strong></h3><p><strong>Continuity™ - the most sensitive portable mass spectrometer designed to provide quality and reliable mass spectrometer analysis outside of the laboratory. Continuity™ was created to provide even higher sensitivity, greater specificity with built-in MS/MS, and larger mass range coverage than its ground-breaking counterpart Portability™.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Like its counterpart, Continuity™ requires no sample preparation and is compatible with almost any ambient ionization source including ESI, APCI, TD-ESI, TD-APCI, and DBDI. It allows for a broad range of applications from clinical to drug to chemical and biological threats analysis. The user-friendly interface, rapid deployment, and real-time results make Continuity™ a great solution for fast, dependable, and highly sensitive field analysis for any user in any location. This potable mass spectrometer is the excellent solution for various challenging applications, including vapors/liquids/solids, CWAs/TICs, biological/biomedical, forensic, agriculture, food safety, security, and explosives.</p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><ul><li>Portable and High Sensitivity</li><li>Vapors, Liquids, Solids</li><li>Ambient Ionization</li><li>MS/MS Analysis</li><li>No Tanks or External Pumps</li><li>No Sample Prep</li><li>Field Analysis Ready</li><li>Real-time Results</li></ul><h4><strong>Technical specification</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Mass Range: </strong>m/z = 50 – 1200 amu&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Detection Limit: </strong>High parts-per-trillion/ picograms</li><li><strong>Mass Resolution: </strong>0.49 amu (FWHM)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>MS/MS Capability:</strong> Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Dimension:</strong> 15 x 15 x 15.5 in&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Weight:</strong> 44 lbs. (20 kg)</li></ul>

BaySpec Portability Miniature Portable Mass Spectrometer

BaySpec Portability is an ultra-compact portable mass spectrometer delivering real-time, lab-quality MS/MS analysis in the field with no sample preparation and broad ambient ionization compatibility.

<h3><strong>Portable real-time mass spectroscopic analysis</strong></h3><p><strong>Portability™ - BaySpec’s miniature portable mass spectrometer. This ultra-compact portable mass spectrometer was designed to provide master quality and reliable mass spectroscopic analysis outside of the laboratory. Portability™ strips out the cost of and logistics chore for lab test outsourcing. Requiring no sample preparation and its compatibility with almost any ambient ionization source including ESI, APCI, TD-ESI, TD-APCI, and DBDI.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This self-contained portable mass spectrometer offers a simple solution for a wide range of applications, such as vapors/liquids/solids, CWAs/TICs, biological/biomedical, forensic, agriculture, food safety, security, and explosives. The user-friendly interface, rapid deployment, and real-time results make Portability a great solution for fast and dependable field analysis for any user in any location.</p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><ul><li>Ultra-compact &amp; Potable</li><li>Vapors, Liquids, Solids</li><li>Atmospheric Ionization</li><li>MS/MS Capability</li><li>No Tanks or External Pumps</li><li>No Sample Prep</li><li>Field Analysis Ready</li><li>Real-time Results</li></ul><h4><strong>Technical specification</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Mass Range: </strong>m/z = 50 – 600 amu&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Detection Limit: </strong>Low parts-per-billion/ nanograms</li><li><strong>Mass Resolution: </strong>0.49 amu (FWHM)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>MS/MS Capability:</strong> Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Dimension:</strong> 14.5 x 13 x 9 in&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Weight:</strong> 22 lbs. (10 kg)</li></ul>

BaySpec Agility Portable Mass Spectrometer

Agility™ is BaySpec’s most compact, lightweight mass spectrometer, delivering Portability™-level performance with the lowest SWaP in the lineup.

<p><strong>The epitome of streamlined mass spectrometry, Agility™ offers the same performance as our Portability™ series instruments, but with the lowest size, weight, and power (SWaP) specifications in our lineup. This makes it exceptionally suited for scenarios where minimal footprint and maximum mobility are paramount. Each system is optimized for specific analytical tasks, offering custom specifications tailored to meet unique requirements.</strong></p><h4><strong>Technical specification</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Detection Limit: </strong>Low parts-per-billion/ nanograms</li><li><strong>Mass Range:&nbsp;</strong><ul><li>m/z 40 — 500</li><li>m/z 80 — 1000</li></ul></li><li><strong>Mass Resolution: </strong>Unit</li><li><strong>Weight: </strong>7 kg (15 lbs.)</li><li><strong>Size: </strong>22.1 x 25.4 x 32.5 cm (8.7” x 10.0” x 12.8”)</li><li><strong>Average Power: </strong>100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz or 24 VDC, 80 W</li></ul>

BaySpec Ion-K9 Portable, Non-Contact Trace Vapor Detector

BaySpec Ion-K9 is the world’s first portable non-contact vapor detector using mass spectrometry. It delivers ppt-level sensitivity for real-time detection of explosives and narcotics in field and security applications.

<p><strong>Ion-K9 is a breakthrough portable system for non-contact, real-time detection of trace vapors of explosives and narcotics. It combines ppt-level sensitivity, a miniaturized linear ion trap mass analyzer, and non-radioactive ionization in a rugged, field-deployable platform designed for security and forensic operations.</strong></p><p>By enabling <strong>direct vapor detection without physical sampling</strong>, Ion-K9 significantly improves operator safety while accelerating screening of people, baggage, cargo, vehicles, and environments.</p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><ul><li>Non-contact vapor sampling</li><li>Ultra-high sensitivity down to <strong>9 pptv</strong></li><li>Simultaneous detection of explosives and narcotics</li><li>Positive and negative ion polarity</li><li>Miniaturized <strong>Linear Ion Trap</strong> mass analyzer</li><li>Non-radioactive ionization source</li><li><strong>&gt;99.999% threat detection</strong> with &lt;0.001% false alarm rate</li><li>Integrated PC with Windows 11</li><li>Audio-visual alarms with intuitive user interface</li><li>AC and battery operation</li><li>Designed and manufactured in the USA (ISO 9001:2015)</li></ul><h4><strong>Detected Substances</strong></h4><h5><strong>Explosives</strong></h5><ul><li>HMX, RDX</li><li>TNT, TNB, DNT, DNB, NT, NB</li><li>ADNT, DANT, TAT</li><li>DMNB</li><li>ETN, PETN</li><li>Tetryl</li><li>HNX (R-salt)</li><li>NG, EGDN</li><li>TATP, HMTD</li><li>Chlorates, perchlorates, nitrates</li></ul><h5><strong>Narcotics</strong></h5><ul><li>Cocaine</li><li>Fentanyl and analogs</li><li>Heroin</li><li>Ketamine</li><li>Methamphetamine, MDMA</li><li>Morphine, oxymorphone</li><li>Nitazenes</li><li>Benzodiazepines and precursors</li></ul><h4><strong>Technical Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Sensitivity:</strong> down to 9 pptv</li><li><strong>Sampling method:</strong> non-contact vapor sampling</li><li><strong>Ion polarity:</strong> positive and negative</li><li><strong>Mass analyzer:</strong> miniaturized linear ion trap</li><li><strong>Ionization source:</strong> non-radioactive</li><li><strong>False alarm rate:</strong> &lt;0.001%</li><li><strong>Integrated computer:</strong> Intel Core i7, Windows 11</li><li><strong>Display:</strong> 10.1″ touchscreen LCD</li><li><strong>Dimensions:</strong> 20 × 15 × 15 in (51 × 38 × 38 cm)</li><li><strong>Weight:</strong> 39 lb (18 kg)</li><li><strong>Power:</strong> 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz or 24 VDC, ~250 W, battery capable</li><li><strong>Operating temperature:</strong> −5 °C to 45 °C</li><li><strong>Operating humidity:</strong> 0–95% RH (non-condensing)</li><li><strong>Alarm system:</strong> audio-visual</li><li><strong>Output:</strong> clear threat / no-threat indication with detailed analytical data</li></ul><h4><strong>Typical Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>Airport and border security</li><li>Forensic and law enforcement investigations</li><li>Screening of personnel, baggage, and cargo</li><li>Critical infrastructure protection</li><li>Field detection of explosives and narcotics</li></ul>

BaySpec ESI Ionization Source

Electrospray Ionization (ESI) enables sensitive analysis of non-volatile, thermally labile compounds, producing multiply charged ions and supporting LC-MS workflows in portable MS systems.

<h4><strong>Ambient Ionization Sources for Portable Mass Spectrometers</strong></h4><p>BaySpec offers many types of ionization sources to use with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2219"><strong>Portability™</strong></a><strong> </strong>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2218"><strong>Continuity™</strong></a> portable mass spectrometers. Delivering ultimate mobility and ease of use, BaySpec’s Portability™ and Continuity™ are compatible with ambient ionization techniques, which do not require any gases or tanks to run measurements. Making it ideal for field analysis, ambient ionization does not require sample preparation; sample introduction quick, direct, and easy to perform by anyone in any location. Providing flexibility to perform applications using various ionization techniques, the external ionization sources can also easily be swapped in less than a minute.</p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><ul><li>TD-ESI, ESI, TD-APCI, Swab-APCI, APCI, DBDI, and more</li><li>Ambient Ionization</li><li>No Tanks or External Pumps</li><li>No Sample Prep</li><li>Swappable</li><li>Field Analysis Ready</li><li>Real-time Results</li><li>Vapors, Liquids, Solids</li></ul><h4><strong>ElectroSpray Ionization (ESI)</strong></h4><p>Ideal for analyzing non-volatile and thermally labile molecules like proteins and peptides. It generates single and multiply<br>charged ions in positive and negative modes, operates efficiently at low flow rates, and integrates seamlessly with liquid chromatography systems. Features an optional thermal desorber for converting solid or liquid samples into vapors.</p>

BaySpec APCI Ionization Source

BaySpec ambient ionization sources enable fast, field-ready MS analysis without sample preparation. APCI is ideal for less polar compounds, delivering sensitive real-time results.

<h4><strong>Ambient Ionization Sources for Portable Mass Spectrometers</strong></h4><p>BaySpec offers many types of ionization sources to use with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2219"><strong>Portability™</strong></a><strong> </strong>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2218"><strong>Continuity™</strong></a> portable mass spectrometers. Delivering ultimate mobility and ease of use, BaySpec’s Portability™ and Continuity™ are compatible with ambient ionization techniques, which do not require any gases or tanks to run measurements. Making it ideal for field analysis, ambient ionization does not require sample preparation; sample introduction quick, direct, and easy to perform by anyone in any location. Providing flexibility to perform applications using various ionization techniques, the external ionization sources can also easily be swapped in less than a minute.</p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><ul><li>TD-ESI, ESI, TD-APCI, Swab-APCI, APCI, DBDI, and more</li><li>Ambient Ionization</li><li>No Tanks or External Pumps</li><li>No Sample Prep</li><li>Swappable</li><li>Field Analysis Ready</li><li>Real-time Results</li><li>Vapors, Liquids, Solids</li></ul><h4><strong>Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization (APCI)</strong></h4><p>Well-suited for less polar and some nonpolar molecules, generating primarily singly charged ions. APCI operates effectively without auxiliary gas and offers adjustable probe tip positioning for maximum sensitivity, supporting both positive and negative ion modes.</p>

BaySpec Swab-APCI Ionization Source

BaySpec Swab-APCI enables rapid, non-contact analysis of solid samples using TSA-approved swabs. Heated desorption converts trace residues into vapors for real-time MS detection.

<h4><strong>Ambient Ionization Sources for Portable Mass Spectrometers</strong></h4><p>BaySpec offers many types of ionization sources to use with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2219"><strong>Portability™</strong></a><strong> </strong>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2218"><strong>Continuity™</strong></a> portable mass spectrometers. Delivering ultimate mobility and ease of use, BaySpec’s Portability™ and Continuity™ are compatible with ambient ionization techniques, which do not require any gases or tanks to run measurements. Making it ideal for field analysis, ambient ionization does not require sample preparation; sample introduction quick, direct, and easy to perform by anyone in any location. Providing flexibility to perform applications using various ionization techniques, the external ionization sources can also easily be swapped in less than a minute.</p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><ul><li>TD-ESI, ESI, TD-APCI, Swab-APCI, APCI, DBDI, and more</li><li>Ambient Ionization</li><li>No Tanks or External Pumps</li><li>No Sample Prep</li><li>Swappable</li><li>Field Analysis Ready</li><li>Real-time Results</li><li>Vapors, Liquids, Solids</li></ul><h4><strong>Swab-APCI</strong></h4><p>Designed for TSA-approved swabs, converting solid samples like drugs and explosives on swabs into vapors via a heater unit, then drawing them into the ionization chamber.</p>

LECO Chemical Ionization Source

Accurate-mass chemical ionization (HR-CI) for the Pegasus GC-HRT+ enables confident molecular ion confirmation, improved EI library matches, and reliable elemental formula generation for unknown compounds.

<p><strong>Confirm your unknowns with accurate mass chemical ionization (HR-CI), a new option for the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/38"><strong>Pegasus GC-HRT+</strong></a><strong>. The Pegasus GC-HRT+ is available with both electron ionization (EI) and HR-CI sources, offering you the option of comparison with classical library spectra (EI) and superior preservation of the molecular ion (HR-CI).</strong></p><h3><strong>Benefits of Positive ion Chemical Ionization</strong></h3><ul><li>Confirmation of molecular ions</li><li>More confidence in EI library matches</li><li>Propose chemical formulae for unknown or novel compounds</li><li>Reduce possible formulae with accurate mass data</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Chemical_Ionization_Source_bb19256163.jpg" alt="LECO Chemical Ionization Source" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Chemical_Ionization_Source_bb19256163.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1696" height="644"></p><p>The spectral transformations illustrated above compare and - . The left side is an example from a mouse liver extract,EI HR CI where soft ionization allows for confident confirmation of a marker in glycemic variability for individuals with type 2 diabetes. The right side demonstrates how - is ideal for forensic drug analysis, as drugs are constantly evolving andHR CI often not present in commercially available libraries.</p><h3><strong>Standard Features</strong></h3><ul><li>Benzophenone 1 pg sensitivity</li><li>Automated reagent gas flow optimization</li><li>Support for standard CI gases: methane, isobutane, and ammonia, PLUS “choose your own”</li><li>Uncompromised MS performance: speed, accuracy and resolution all at the same time, regardless of intensity</li></ul>

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