Turning off the systems on Friday night that need to be ready to go on Monday morning is not recommended. It can take quite some time for a GC/MS to come back up to operational after being shut down. Even cooling the temperatures all down and then heating…
Wondering if anyone has experience detecting acetic acid and formic acid using GC-FID HSS. I am trying to develop a method based on the limits described in USP <467> of 5000 ug/mL of each of the two solvents, but having a hard time seeing any peaks.
I have a gas-phase reactor system that uses the FID of a 7980A to analyze the product mixture. Currently, I have a pressure buildup (up to 30 psi - the carrier gas delivery pressure) when the system is stationary. When the gas sampling valve actuates…
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We have an autosampler (Agilent G4567A) for our GC-FID (7820A) and the following method for cleaning and injecting samples.
I have noticed that when the syringe pumps 2µL of sample for cleaning, it then pumps quite a large volume of…
hi community we are developing a method on short chain fatty acids in plasma sample, using a DB fatwax UI column on GC-FID. we are using diethyl ether as extraction solvent however our recovery of patient samples are not so good and looking to use Isoproponol…
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After a power cut, the batch file I had open on my desktop seems to have become damaged...
On opening the batch, it fails to open... small dialogue pops up >> "failed to open quick scan file. Failed to read binary quick scan file."
Has anyone…
I have a 6890N GC with an MSD and a GC that I am trying to qualify. The MSD works fine but when it comes to the FID the units are showing as mAU and not PA so it will not pass the validation test. Does anyone have any idea on how we can change the units…
Hi, I know this is an old thread, but I am having a very similar issue. I am wondering how did you know to replace the interconnect spring rod? How did you know this was the issue, and that it was not instead an issue with the FID board or the electrometer…
I have a 6890N GC with dual FID. The back column has a much higher flow rate than the front column. The two columns are identical and the setup for inlet, column and detector are identical. I have also swapped the EPC's between the two detectors. Seems…
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5975 and 5977 series GC/MSD
Issue:
Tuning the Agilent GC/MSD with EI sources, requires the use of perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA). The calibration vial will be depleted eventually due to regular use. This article...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5975 and 5977 series GC/MSD
Issue:
If the PFDTD signal is absent or low, but the reagent ions are normal, you may have run out of CI Calibrant.
Inspect the calibration vial on the back of the flow controller...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5975 and 5977 Series GC/MSD
Issue:
For some GC/MSD maintenance or repair asks, it is required to open the side plate (filament exchange, ion source cleaning, electron multiplier exchange, column installation...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MS MassHunter Acquisition Software Agilent 5975/5977 GC/MSD
Issue
Use the Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) tool to track the GC/MSD's consumable resource and part use, and to configure alerts for when they...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MSD systems
Issue:
After a filament fails, there will be a system error message: "No emission current". Switching to the other filament (except for the CI ion source, which has just one filament), and then...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7693A automatic liquid sampler tray
Issue:
The orange Align Mode light comes on . T he sample tray of the Agilent automatic liquid sampler 7693A will not operate again until the alignment procedure has successfully...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7693A Automatic Liquid Sampler
Issue:
The automatic liquid sampler may need to be replaced, in case it is worn or dirty.
Steps to follow
To remove the syringe:
Open the injector door.
Slide...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7693A Automatic Liquid Sampler
Issue:
Two turrets are provided with the 7693A injector, the 16-sample standalone turret, and the 3-sample transfer turret used with the 150-sample tray (See Figure 1 ). The turret...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler
Issue:
There is a potential leak external to the Headspace unit that can cause loss of pressure.
Steps to Follow:
This article is a troubleshooting guide for when you suspect there...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7693A Automatic Liquid Sampler
Issue:
This document explains how to replace the syringe carrier assembly in case you want to change from standard to high volume syringes, or if an Agilent support representative...