Equipment Model

Shimadzu TQ8040

Description

The Shimadzu TQ8040 GC-MS/MS is a powerful analytical instrument that combines gas chromatography (GC) and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (MS/MS) to provide precise qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex chemical mixtures. GC separates volatile and semi-volatile compounds, while MS/MS detects and characterizes each compound with high sensitivity and specificity.

Lab

CIF Room No: 1128

Institute

Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility

Location

CIF Room No: 1128, FD-II, Pilani Campus Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India

• Applications

  • Environmental analysis: Detection of pollutants, pesticides, and persistent organic compounds.

  • Pharmaceutical research: Drug identification, impurity profiling, and metabolite studies.

  • Food safety: Analysis of food additives, contaminants, and flavors.

  • Forensic science: Toxicology screening and trace-level drug analysis.

  • Petrochemical industry: Hydrocarbon and fuel composition analysis.

• Key Features

  • High sensitivity with triple quadrupole MS for low-level detection.

  • Fast and accurate compound separation using gas chromatography.

  • Multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) for targeted quantification.

  • Supports both qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.

  • Robust system with automated sample introduction and software control.

• Limitations

  • Primarily suited for volatile and semi-volatile compounds.

  • Sample preparation can be time-consuming and requires expertise.

  • High operational and maintenance costs.

  • Matrix effects may interfere with accurate quantification in complex samples.

  • Requires highly trained personnel for data interpretation and troubleshooting.