Model : Agilent 8890 GC – 5977B MS – 7697A Headspace
Precise identification of organic pollutants at trace levels.
The Agilent 8890 GC – 5977B MS – 7697A Headspace system delivers high-resolution separation, identification, and quantification of volatile and semi‑volatile organic compounds. Integrated headspace sampling enables direct analysis of complex solid and liquid matrices with exceptional sensitivity and selectivity.
- Simultaneous Separation and Identification
- Automated Headspace Sampling
- Ultra-Trace Elemental Contaminants
Overview
Our center is equipped with an Agilent 8890 GC – 5977B MS – 7697A Headspace system, a fully integrated platform for comprehensive organic analysis. The gas chromatograph separates complex mixtures, the mass spectrometer identifies and quantifies individual compounds, and the headspace autosampler extracts volatiles directly from soil, waste, and liquid samples without labor‑intensive preparation.
The instrument is essential for detecting organic pollutants, characterizing hazardous waste, and verifying contaminant removal in support of environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and circular economy initiatives.
What It Measures
The system identifies and quantifies volatile and semi‑volatile organic compounds using mass spectral libraries and calibration standards, achieving detection down to parts‑per‑billion (ppb) levels.
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Organic Pollutants Pesticides, PCBs, PAHs, dioxins, and other persistent organic compounds.
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) BTEX, solvents, and industrial chemicals in water, soil, and air.
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Hazardous Waste Components Organic contaminants in leachate, sludge, and waste‑derived samples.
Key Applications
The GC‑MS system provides critical organic contaminant data for environmental monitoring, waste characterization, and compliance.
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Water Quality Assessment Screens surface, ground, and drinking water for organic pollutants.
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Leachate Monitoring Identifies and quantifies organic contaminants in landfill leachate.
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Waste Characterization Profiles hazardous organic constituents in industrial and municipal waste.
All devices are operated within standardized laboratory workflows to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with analytical standards.
- Accuracy
- Traceability
- Compliance