Used WATERS / MICROMASS Quatro #53005 for sale

WATERS / MICROMASS Quatro spectrometer is a versatile and powerful analytical tool that can be used for a variety of applications in a laboratory setting. It is used for the detection and quantification of compounds and molecules in a sample, typically done through the process of mass spectrometry. WATERS Quatro combines several distinct analytical technologies into one system, providing users with a comprehensive range of analysis capabilities. The system consists of a source, analyzer, and detector. The source is responsible for the ionization of the sample molecules. This could be done through various methods such as electron ionization, chemical ionization, or soft ionization. Regardless of the method, the source will convert the sample into positive or negative ions by adding or removing an electron, creating an ionized sample. The analyzer is responsible for analyzing the ions and determining the mass to charge ratio of the sample. This is accomplished through several different methods such as time-of-flight (TOF), quadrupole mass filtering, or ion trap, depending on the capabilities of the instrument. The time-of-flight (TOF) method in which the ions passing through the analyzer are detected at various distances determined by the velocity of the ion, allowing for the mass-to-charge ratio of each ion to be determined. The quadrupole method relies on electric fields produced by four rods to separate the ions, while the ion-trap method uses an electric field which traps the ions and oscillates them, eventually leading to fragmentation and allowing for a more detailed analysis to be carried out. The detector is then responsible for detecting the individual ions that pass through the spectrometer and converting them into usable data. This can be achieved through either an electron multiplier or a scintillation counter, depending on the sensitivity of the measurement. The data obtained from the detector is analyzed and displayed in a graph format which can be used to determine the identities of individual compounds in the sample and the levels of each compound present. Through its combination of high accuracy and sensitivity, MICROMASS Quatro is able to provide reliable analysis of samples quickly and efficiently with minimal effort. It is an essential tool in fields such as drug discovery, biochemistry, and toxicology, as well as in many other laboratory and industrial applications.