Equipment Model

Shimadzu LC-2010 CHT

Description

The Shimadzu LC-2010 CHT is an integrated Ultra Fast Liquid Chromatography (UFLC) system designed for rapid, precise separation and analysis of non-volatile compounds. Equipped with a high-sensitivity fluorescence (RF) detector, it allows for both qualitative and quantitative assessment of complex mixtures, even at low concentrations. The system combines high throughput, ruggedness, and automation for routine and advanced chromatographic applications.

Lab

CIF Room No: 3154

Institute

Central Analytical Laboratory

Location

CIF Room No: 3154, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India

• Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Fast analysis of APIs, impurities, degradation products, and formulations.

  • Environmental Testing: Monitoring trace contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, and organic pollutants.

  • Food & Beverage: Detection of preservatives, flavors, vitamins, and nutritional components.

  • Chemical Industry: Quality control and research on specialty and fine chemicals.

  • Biotechnology: Analysis of peptides, proteins, and fermentation by-products.

  • Clinical Diagnostics: Quantification of biological markers and metabolites.

• Key Features

  • Ultra-fast separation with minimized solvent consumption and increased sample throughput.

  • Fluorescence (RF) detection for high sensitivity in trace-level compound analysis.

  • Fully integrated autosampler, degasser, pump, and detector in a compact unit.

  • Robust temperature-controlled column oven for consistent retention times.

  • Automated operation with Shimadzu’s LabSolutions software for easy method development and data analysis.

• Limitations

  • Requires method optimization to fully leverage fast run times without compromising resolution.

  • Not suitable for highly volatile compounds—requires GC or GC-MS for those analyses.

  • Maintenance of detectors, injection valves, and pump seals required for long-term stability.

  • RF detection is compound-specific and may require derivatization for non-fluorescent analytes.

  • Initial setup and method validation may be time-intensive depending on application complexity.