Shimadzu LCMS-2020 Single Quadrupole Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS)

DESCRIPTION

Take liquid chromatography to the next level by updating your LC detector to a modern mass spectrometer. No longer are you limited to just UV, PDA, or other non-specific detection. With the Shimadzu LCMS-2020 analysts have the ability to obtain mass confirmation data to aid in the verification of compound identification.

Mass spectrometers are effective at minimizing risks related to overlooking impurities that can obscure peaks while allowing you to achieve the ultimate in separation, performance, and productivity. With its array of ultrafast capabilities, the single quadrupole LCMS-2020 mass spectrometer provides the ultimate in high-speed analysis with unrivaled sensitivity. It offers faster, more accurate detection of trace impurities present in pharmaceuticals samples, environmental pollutants, or other samples.

UFTechnology – It all began here…
Ultra-fast Analysis with Excellent Sensitivity
The ultra-high-speed LCMS-2020 improves the speed and reliability of HPLC/UHPLC analysis, offering dramatic improvements in lab productivity.
 
Three points yielding ultra high-speed, ultra high-sensitivity MS measurements
By incorporating the following innovative features into the LCMS-2020, the sharp peaks of ultra high-speed LC won't be missed…
  UFswitching (high-speed positive/negative ionization mode switching)
  UFscanning (high-speed scan measurements)
  UFsensitivity (superior sensitivity and repeatability thanks to newly developed ion optics)
 
High-speed polarity switching between positive/negative ion modes
Combining fast scan speeds with ultrafast polarity switching generates an LCMS/MS instrument that can rapidly analyze numerous compounds regardless of polarity, reach and exceed required levels of detection, and reproducibly quantitate even the narrowest peaks found in modern ultrahigh pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC). This mass spectrometer utilizes three uniquely redesigned pieces of hardware to form our UFtechnology, which gives enhanced sensitivity and allows us to be the leader in quantitative mass spectrometry.
To detect both positive ions and negative ions, measurements are performed while switching alternately between positive and negative ionization modes. The LCMS-2020 achieves ultra-high-speed polarity switching by adopting a high-voltage power source loaded with groundbreaking technology. This fast switching occurs in only 15 msec – the industry’s fastest switching rate for a single quadrupole mass spectrometer to date.