Used APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS / ABI / MDS SCIEX 5500 #293609803 for sale

APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS / ABI / MDS SCIEX 5500 is a triple quadrupole (QqQ) mass spectrometer that is used for applications in proteomics, small molecule quantification and metabolomics. It combines high sensitivity, selectivity and universal scanning capabilities that enable the simple and accurate analysis of complex samples. ABI 5500 utilizes electron spray ionization (ESI) to create positively charged ions which are then pushed through a series of quadruples, each acting as a filter. The first quadrupole (Q1) acts as a mass filter, allowing only ions within a certain mass range to pass through, while the remaining two quadruples (Q2 and Q3) act as energy filters, respectively. By controlling the energy of the ions, Q2 and Q3 allow only those ions within a certain range to pass through and reach the detector. MDS SCIEX 5500 features a host of advanced technical features, including a turbo pump-based vacuum system that enables faster analyses, robust "Drift Tube" ion optics for improved ion focusing and an electronic ion lens, which allows for additional selectivity and resolution. This instrument also features a cooled electrostatic-charge detector with a built-in heater that provides higher sensitivity, a robust data system for analytics, and an integrated ion source for sample introduction. APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS 5500 is capable of dynamic range of up to 7 decades, and can separate and quantify multiple analytes in a single chromatogram. Additionally, the instrument is compatible with a wide range of sample types, making it well suited for complex proteomic analyses, including protein digestion maps and peptide-level quantification. Moreover, the instrument's flexibility allows it to be used for a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, environmental, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Overall, 5500 is an extremely powerful, flexible and user-friendly triple quadrupole mass spectrometer that is capable of high-sensitivity, selective and universal scanning. With its wide range of advanced features, the instrument is perfectly suited for both qualitative and quantitative analyses in a range of industries and applications.