Flexible and expandable, intelligent GC system

Features

The browser interface provides remote connectivity enabling you to monitor your smart GC system, check system logs, and perform diagnostics tests, from inside or outside the laboratory
The full-function touch screen gives a visual report of the system configuration letting you update the active method, perform maintenance routines, and check GC instrument status
Built-in intelligence autonomously monitors the health of the system, alerts the user of potential issues before they affect chromatographic performance, and offers helpful step-by-step guides to resolve issues
Unique sixth-generation microchannel-based EPC architecture provides a significant improvement in reliability and longevity against gas contaminants such as particulates, water, and oils, extending system uptime and the life of the instrument consumables
Capillary Flow Technology (CFT) modules, which are oven mountable and very low thermal mass, provide unique gas flow connections for multidimensional gas chromatography (GC x GC/Deans Switch), comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (2D-GC) with flow modulation, and backflush at the beginning, middle, or end of an analytical column
Single-filament thermal conductivity detector (TCD) does not require a separate reference gas or manual potentiometer adjustment, yet provides a stable baseline with a minimal amount of signal drift commonly seen with valve switching
Autoranging flame ionization detector (FID) provides the ability to detect and quantitate from percent levels to parts per billion (ppb) in a single GC injection
Compatible with all GC/MS platforms
Sulfur or nitrogen chemiluminescence detector provides low ppb detection, equimolar response, and quantitation for sulfur or nitrogen contaminants without quenching from matrix
Helium conservation module, Gas Saver, and alternative carrier gas solutions can dramatically reduce the amount of helium used, offering flexibility and cost savings
Optional Hydrogen Sensor Module Series 2 detects hydrogen leaks early and shuts off gas flows, continuously monitors status using built-in intelligent diagnostics, and requires calibration only every six months
Optional Smart Keys, included with GC columns, provide information such as column usage with default parameters for configuration that helps automate method setup
Independently audited for environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle, received My Green Lab’s ACT (Accountability, Consistency, Transparency) label

Specifications


Capillary Flow Technology (CFT)	Yes (all CFT)
Detectors	4
Dimensions (WxDxH)	58 cm x 51 cm x 49 cm
Dual Simultaneous Injection	Yes
GC Detector MDLs	Premium
GC Diagnostics - Leak Check	Autonomous, hands-free
GC/MS Compatibility	Single quadrupole Triple quadrupole Q-TOF
Inlets	2
Maximum Temperature Ramp Rate	120 °C/min (120 V units are limited to 75 °C/min)
Operating Temperature Range	+4 above ambient to 450 °C -80 to 450 °C (with LN2 cryogenic cooling) -40 to 450 °C (with CO2 cryogenic cooling)
Oven Cool Down	450 °C to 50 °C in 4.0 minutes (22 °C ambient) 3.5 minutes with oven insert accessory
Peak Area Repeatability	<0.5% RSD
Retention Time Repeatability	<0.008%
Typical Pressure Control	0.001 psi
Valves	10

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Improve Your Gas Chromatography with Backflush

Capillary Flow Technology enables flexible implementation of backflush on Agilent GCs for higher throughput, less maintenance, fewer recalibrations, longer column life, better results, and lower costs.

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Helium Conservation Module

A helium conservation module for 8890, 8860, 8850, or 7890 GC systems can drastically reduce your consumption of helium carrier gas and the associated cost, especially when used with Gas Saver. It can be programmed to switch to a different gas (typically nitrogen) when your GC is idle. The module is compatible with any inlet, backflush, and dual simultaneous injections.

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Built-in GC Intelligence enables you to work smarter with autonomous monitoring, self-guided maintenance procedures, remote connectivity, and other time-saving features that can improve laboratory efficiency.

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Multidimensional Gas Chromatography

Multidimensional chromatography introduces a second column with a different stationary phase into the flow path. Complex samples often have coeluting compounds so adding the selectivity of an additional column through heart cutting or GC x GC increases the GC resolving power and provides a solution to the problem of overlapping peaks.

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The versatility and flexibility of the 8890 GC allows it to address virtually any application your lab may require, from simple direct injections to complex methods. It has been used to test natural and refinery gas, petroleum-based samples, and solvents in the energy and chemical sector. It is used by environmental labs to detect and measure persistent organic pollutants in air, soil, and water. Food companies rely on the 8890 GC to ensure quality, safety, and authenticity.

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GC Image GCxGC software is now available directly from Agilent. Chromatographers can use the unique cryogen-free Agilent Capillary Flow Technology reversed flow modulator to switch between columns and GC Image GCxGC software to visualize, analyze, and process data. This powerful combination provides a complete single-vendor solution for comprehensive two-dimensional GC.

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