Bruker EVOQ GC-TQ
EVOQ® GC-TQ offers high sensitivity, speed, and stability for demanding GC applications with advanced electronics.
Features
- High-speed electronics for more MRM transitions per run
- Unique elliptical ion-path design for reduced noise
- Active-Focusing q0 for improved ion transmission
- Simple MRM method setup
- High capacity turbo-pump for enhanced performance
Applications
- Food Analysis (pesticide and residue testing)
- Environmental Analysis (screen and quantify low-concentration compounds)
- Forensic Toxicology (body fluids)
- Targeted Metabolomics (integrates with other Bruker instrumentation)
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
Not specified
Resolution
Not specified
Sensitivity
Ultra-high sensitivity achieved through an innovative "lens-free" elliptical ion-path design
Speed
30,000 Da/sec
Dynamic Range
Extended Dynamic Range
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
Not specified
Detection Limit
Not specified
Detector
Extended Dynamic Range detector with unique Integrated-Quad design
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Ionization Method
Electron Ionization (EI)
Chemical Ionization (CI)
Chemical Ionization (CI)
Ion Source
EI and CI sources
Interface
User-friendly software interfaces with intuitive workflows for data acquisition and analysis
Gas Flow and Requirements
Integrated oil-free vacuum system; specific gas flow requirements not specified
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
Triple quadrupole (TQ)
Quadrupole
- Active-Focusing q0: Uses helium molecules to enhance ion transmission.
- Collision Cooling: Reduces ion trajectory diameter for improved performance.
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
Gas chromatography (GC)
Sample Handling
Compatible with various sample introduction systems, including liquid chromatography
Injection System
Not specified
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Supports multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) assays with high sensitivity and accuracy
Data Analysis
TASQ® software provides a turnkey data analysis solution for screening, confirming, and quantifying hundreds of compounds in a single analysis.
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Supports automated sample handling and data processing for high-throughput applications
Software
TASQ® (Target analysis screening quantitation)
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Simple, intuitive, and powerful workflow design
Simple tuning due to the "lens-free" ion path
Simple tuning due to the "lens-free" ion path
Maintenance and Durability
Minimized maintenance downtime
Operating Conditions
Designed for robust operation in standard laboratory environments; specific conditions not specified
Power and Cooling
Not specified
Dimensions and Footprint
Compact design for benchtop space savings
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Bruker EVOQ® GC-TQ
Documentation and Support
Extensive customer support through a network of sales and service offices and representatives worldwide
Compatibility and Connectivity
Not specified
Configuration and Options
Field upgrades for chemical ionization are available
Licensing and Certification
Compatible with various laboratory automation systems and software platforms for seamless integration into diverse workflows
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified