Used THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ #293755741 for sale

THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ is a high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (LC/MS) that is designed to allow scientists to identify, characterize and quantify compounds present in complex samples. LCQ is a combination of two analytical techniques - liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. This allows THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ to separate and identify compounds in a sample and then characterize them using the mass spectrometry technique. The instrument's powerful performance capabilities give it the ability to operate in various operating modes such as SIM, MRM and tandem MS/MS. LCQ consists of several key components: -High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC): The liquid chromatograph separates and purifies compounds in the sample by passing them through a column of silica-based material that adsorbs and elutes compounds as they move through the column. It is equipped with a quaternary pump and a degasser that are used to create a stable flow of sample through the system. -Mass Spectrometer: The mass spectrometer is the primary component of THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ. It measures the mass-to-charge ratios of ions as they emerge from the HPLC. It consists of an ion source, ion optics, an analyzing sector, and a detector. -Analyses Software: LCQ is equipped with a suite of software modules for collecting, correcting, and analyzing raw mass spectrometer data. It also contains an optional software module for establishing and defining methods for automated sample operations. THERMO FINNIGAN LCQ is a powerful and versatile tool that can be used for a variety of analytical applications, ranging from drug analysis to environmental contamination assessment. Its ability to rapidly and accurately characterize and quantify compounds in samples makes it a valuable tool in the analytical laboratory. And its combination of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques allow it to identify and separate complex mixtures of compounds that could not be detected by any other technique.