The Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC System (G3950A) represents a new generation of gas chromatography designed to maximize laboratory productivity while simplifying everyday operation. Unlike conventional gas chromatographs, Intuvo employs patented Direct Heating technology that heats the analytical column directly, significantly reducing analysis cycle times and oven cooling periods. This configuration is equipped with a Split/Splitless (S/SL) inlet and a Flame Ionization Detector (FID), providing a versatile platform for routine GC analyses across pharmaceutical, environmental, petrochemical, industrial, and research laboratories.
Key Features
- Split/Splitless inlet for flexible injection modes
- Flame Ionization Detector for sensitive hydrocarbon quantification
- Direct heating oven with ramp rates up to 250 °C/min
- Fast cool-down from 450 °C to 50 °C in under 3 minutes
- Ferrule-free microfluidic connections (“click-and-run”)
- Guard Chips protecting columns and downstream components
- Integrated Capillary Flow Technology (CFT) with backflush capability
- Intelligent diagnostics monitoring >100 parameters in real time
- Compact footprint and reduced power consumption
- Large touchscreen interface with wireless connectivity
Configuration options
- Autosampler Agilent 7693A GC Autosampler G4513A (Second-hand)
- Additional TCD detectors or GC/MS Agilent 5975, 5977, 7000, 7010
- Chromatography software Agilent OpenLab or DataApex Clarity
Technical Specifications:
System Configuration
- Model: Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC System
- Part Number: G3950A
- Inlet: Split/Splitless (S/SL)
- Detector: Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
Gas Chromatograph
- Direct Heating column technology
- Maximum operating temperature: 450 °C
- Maximum heating rate: 250 °C/min
- Oven cool-down from 450 °C to 50 °C in less than 3 minutes
- Up to 20 temperature ramps and 21 plateaus
- Supports capillary columns from 0.15 to 0.32 mm ID
- Compact dimensions: 27 × 51 × 69 cm
- Weight: approximately 31.8 kg
Split/Splitless Inlet
- Maximum operating temperature: 400 °C
- Split ratios up to 12,500:1
- Electronic septum purge control
- Gas Saver mode for reduced carrier gas consumption
- Turn-Top inlet sealing system for rapid liner replacement
- Full Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC)
Flame Ionization Detector
- Minimum detectable level: <1.4 pg C/s
- Linear dynamic range: >10⁷
- Data acquisition rates up to 1,000 Hz
- Automatic flame-out detection and reignition
- Maximum operating temperature: 450 °C
Electronic Pneumatic Control
- Pressure control resolution: 0.001 psi
- Automatic compensation for atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature
- Automatic leak checking
- Constant pressure and constant flow operation
- Up to three programmable pressure or flow ramps
Typical Applications
- Routine GC/FID analysis
- Pharmaceutical laboratories
- Food and beverage testing
- Environmental analysis
- Petrochemical laboratories
- Chemical industry
- Research laboratories
- Quality control
