The Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC System (G3950A), configured with a Split/Splitless (S/SL) inlet, Flame Ionization Detector (FID), Auxiliary Electronic Pneumatic Control (AUX EPC), and GC/MS interface, provides a versatile platform for both GC/FID and GC/MS analyses. Patented Direct Heating technology, Intuvo Guard Chip protection, and precision electronic pneumatic control deliver fast analytical cycles, excellent reproducibility, and simplified maintenance. The combination of FID and mass spectrometric detection makes this configuration well suited for laboratories performing routine quantitative analyses as well as compound confirmation by mass spectrometry.
Technical Specifications
System Configuration
- Model: Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC System
- Part Number: G3950A
- Inlet: Split/Splitless (S/SL)
- Detectors: FID + MS
- Auxiliary Electronic Pneumatic Control (AUX EPC)
Gas Chromatograph
- Direct Heating technology
- Maximum operating temperature: 450 °C
- Heating rates up to 250 °C/min
- 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
Split/Splitless Inlet
- Maximum operating temperature: 400 °C
- Split ratios up to 12,500:1
- Pressure-pulsed splitless operation
- Turn-Top liner replacement system
- Gas Saver mode
- Electronic septum purge control
FID
- Minimum detectable level: <1.4 pg C/s
- Linear dynamic range: >10⁷
- Data acquisition up to 1000 Hz
- Automatic flame ignition and re-ignition
Auxiliary EPC
- Independent electronic control of auxiliary pneumatic channels
- Suitable for GC/MS transfer lines, backflush systems, Dean Switches, and other pneumatic accessories
- Pressure control resolution up to 0.001 psi
Typical Applications
- Routine GC/FID analysis
- GC/MS analysis
- Pharmaceutical laboratories
- Food and beverage testing
- Environmental laboratories
- Forensic analysis
- Petrochemical applications
- Research and development
