Agilent 5975C VL MSD Diffusion Pump with Triple-Axis Detector (TAD)

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Reliable GC/MS Detection for Routine and Trace-Level Analysis

If your laboratory is working with a tight budget but cannot afford to compromise on analytical sensitivity or deal with high maintenance overhead, the Agilent 5975C VL GC/MS Mass Selective Detector (MSD) delivers the ideal balance of rugged reliability and trace-level performance. Featuring a highly dependable diffusion pump vacuum system that minimizes ongoing maintenance requirements, this single quadrupole mass analyzer incorporates Agilent's innovative Triple-Axis Detector (TAD). This advanced detector architecture radically reduces neutral particle noise while optimizing ion transmission efficiency, ensuring an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio and ultra-low detection limits in both full scan and Selected Ion Monitoring (SIM) modes. Designed to drop seamlessly onto your existing Agilent gas chromatograph, it is an exceptionally cost-effective, robust workhorse perfectly optimized for environmental laboratories running routine EPA methods, industrial chemical facilities verifying product purity, and pharmaceutical operations conducting rigorous residual solvent testing.

Agilent 5975C VL MSD Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump TAD Triple-Axis MSD G3170A offers laboratories a cost-effective pathway to high-quality GC-MS analysis while delivering substantial savings compared to newer-generation mass spectrometry detectors. Certified refurbished units typically range from approximately $17,000 to $24,500, representing a significant reduction in capital investment compared to a new Agilent 5977C EI Diffusion Pump MSD, which commonly ranges from approximately $55,000 to $68,000 depending on configuration, software, and installation requirements. Beyond the initial acquisition cost, laboratories should budget for ongoing operational expenses, including diffusion pump fluid replacement, rough pump maintenance, ion source cleaning, replacement filaments, electron multiplier wear components, calibration standards, carrier gases, software support, preventive maintenance, and compliance-related qualification services. Long-term ownership costs remain favorable due to the proven durability of the 5975C platform, extensive availability of replacement parts, and widespread service expertise throughout the GC-MS industry. The Triple-Axis Detector (TAD) design enhances signal-to-noise performance and analytical sensitivity, while the diffusion pump configuration offers economical operation for routine capillary-column GC-MS workflows. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump TAD Triple-Axis MSD G3170A allows laboratories to significantly reduce capital expenditures while maintaining access to reliable mass spectral identification, robust quantitative performance, enhanced detector sensitivity, and broad compatibility with environmental, food safety, pharmaceutical, forensic, petrochemical, and industrial analytical applications, delivering exceptional long-term value and operational efficiency.

Agilent 5975C VL MSD with Triple-Axis Detector (TAD) for Legacy and Modern Agilent GC Platforms

The Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump TAD Triple-Axis MSD G3170A is an excellent mass spectrometry detector for compatible Agilent gas chromatography platforms, including the 6890N, 6850, and 7890A/7890B GC systems, providing laboratories with a cost-effective path to advanced GC-MS capabilities. The Triple-Axis Detector (TAD) architecture enhances signal-to-noise performance by reducing neutral-particle interference and improving ion-transmission efficiency, resulting in higher sensitivity, lower detection limits, and reliable quantitative performance across a broad range of analytical applications. When paired with a compatible GC, the 5975C VL MSD delivers confident compound identification through extensive mass spectral library matching and robust analysis of volatile and semivolatile organic compounds in environmental, food safety, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, forensic, and industrial testing workflows. The diffusion pump configuration offers dependable high-vacuum performance and economical operation, making it particularly well suited for routine capillary-column GC-MS applications, residual solvent testing, pesticide analysis, flavor and fragrance characterization, essential oil profiling, fuel analysis, and general environmental monitoring. The detector can also be integrated with compatible liquid autosamplers, headspace samplers, and other moderate-flow sample introduction systems to expand laboratory capabilities while maintaining efficient operation. Combined with proven Agilent reliability, enhanced inertness for active compounds, broad application versatility, and manageable long-term operating costs, the Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump TAD MSD provides a powerful and practical upgrade for laboratories seeking dependable GC-MS performance.

AMP Tech Analytical Solutions for Academic Research and Grant-Funded Laboratories

At AMPTIUS | AMP Tech Instruments, we support the advancement of scientific education and innovation by providing cost-effective analytical instruments tailored to the unique budget constraints of the academic sector. Every pre-owned system in our inventory is independently evaluated and fully verified within our in-house testing laboratory, making our AMP Tech Certified equipment an ideal choice for university chemistry departments, core facilities, and researchers optimizing limited grant funding. Because academic applications vary heavily from undergraduate teaching labs to complex graduate research, we precisely document each unique listing to ensure the specific components align with your educational goals or specific institutional SOPs. To guarantee that your system includes the exact module configuration required for your research methodology and to align with your university’s procurement process or funding timeline, we highly encourage you to connect directly with our active sales management team or request a customized quote before purchase.