Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
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Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Model: Agilent 8890 GC – 5977B MS – 7697A Headspace
Used for trace contaminant analysis and complex mixture separation.
For the definitive identification and quantification of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds.
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds
- Trace-Level Organic Analysis
- Headspace Sampling
Overview
Our center is equipped with a state-of-the-art Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph coupled with a 5977B Mass Spectrometer, featuring a 7697A Headspace Sampler. This integrated system represents the gold standard for trace-level organic analysis, providing unparalleled sensitivity, selectivity, and confidence in results.
How It Works
1
Separation Phase
The Gas Chromatograph (GC) separates a complex mixture into its individual chemical components.
2
Detection Phase
The Mass Spectrometer (MS) acts as a chemical fingerprint detector, breaking down molecules and providing a unique mass spectrum that allows for unambiguous identification.
What It Measures
The GC-MS is used to identify and quantify a vast range of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs and SVOCs). It can detect these compounds at extremely low concentrations, often in the parts-per-billion (ppb) range and lower.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)
- Trace-Level Concentrations ppb range and lower
Related Laboratory Context
- Organic Lab
- Trace-level organic analysis
- Analytical Services
- Detection of organic pollutants in environmental matrices
All devices are operated within standardized laboratory workflows to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with analytical standards.
- Accuracy
- Traceability
- Compliance