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News Release from: Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) | Subject: GC/MS for PBDEs
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 June 2006
Analysis of brominated flame retardants
with GC/MS
Thermo Electron Corporation has developed a complete GC/MS solution capable of performing the most reliable and precise analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
Thermo Electron Corporation has developed a complete GC/MS solution capable of performing the most reliable and precise analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) This revolutionary solution combines the novel high-resolution double focusing magnetic sector (DFS) in the Thermo GC/MS system, the Trace GC Ultra gas chromatograph and the TriPlus autosampler to enable the highest sample throughput at the lowest detection limits, thus minimising total cost of ownership
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 5 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Similar to dioxins/furans and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), PBDEs exist in a high number of congeners, many of which have been banned by recent legislation.
For example, EU directive prohibits the use of Penta-BDE and Octa-BDE for the member states of the EU.
As a result, accurate and reliable analysis of PBDEs is of the highest importance.
Thermo DFS is the most sensitive, dependable and comprehensive instrument for target compound analysis available on the market.
The instrument uses isotope dilution technique for quantitation with highest precision and significance analysing PBDEs with ultimate selectivity providing LOQs (Limits Of Quantitation) in the low femtogram range.
In addition, the DFS features improved transmission, an intuitive user interface and a compact footprint taking less laboratory space.
Featuring unique heating and cooling oven performance, the Trace GC Ultra dramatically increases sample throughput and decreases sample run times without compromising analytical resolution, precision or reliability.
The instrument is equipped with a split/splitless injector for optimum sensitivity without incremental sample preparation costs.
Merging robotic technology for vials and syringe operation with advanced controls of the three dimensional space movements of the syringe holder (XYZ), the TriPlus autosampler is providing greater flexibility in sample capacity for high productivity while still delivering unprecedented automation.
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