Used THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ Deca XP #9109267 for sale

THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ Deca XP is a mass spectrometer designed for analysis of complex biological samples. In particular, it is the last in the LCQ line of ion trap-based instruments developed by Finnigan, a part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific company. It has the highest accuracy and resolution of any of the LCQ instruments and is thus suited for high-throughput, quantitative analysis of variety of small molecules in complex matrices such as proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. At its most basic, LCQ Deca XP is an advanced ion trap-type mass spectrometer. It has an optimized linear quadrupole analyzer assembly which acts as the device's ion filter. This distinguishing feature allows ions to be filtered or selected based on their mass to charge ratio. This process is known as mass filtering and greatly improves the instrument's signal to noise ratio, resulting in an increase in sensitivity and accuracy. Additionally, THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ Deca XP boasts the widest dynamic range of any LCQ instrument, allowing for the detection of low-level and high-level components in a sample simultaneously without the need for sample dilution. LCQ Deca XP also features an advanced electron multiplier which allows for single photon operation, significantly reducing both routine maintenance and service requirements. Additionally, its patented and uniquely-designed ion optic plates, auto-tune ion source, and triple stage collimator combine to create one of the most efficient and effective analyzers available. THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ Deca XP is integrated with a number of software packages that enable it to be used in a variety of applications such as lipids and carbohydrates analysis, ion mobility-mass spectrometry, and peptide and protein characterization. The advanced operating software can also be used for other functions such as data acquisition and ion fractionation. This integration of software with instrumentation allows for a great deal of flexibility and allows for the most suitable method of sample analysis to be selected for each specific application. In conclusion, LCQ Deca XP is a highly versatile and technically advanced mass spectrometer. It offers the highest accuracy and resolution of any LCQ instrument and is uniquely suited for high-throughput, quantitative analysis of a wide range of small molecules in complex biological matrices. With its advanced integrated software packages, this device is an invaluable tool for modern analytical laboratories.