Agilent 1100 HPLC with Diode Array Detector (DAD) and Binary Pump

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Reliable High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for Routine and Research Laboratories

If your laboratory is struggling with broad peak resolution or slow gradient response times during complex screening, the Agilent 1100 HPLC system equipped with a Diode Array Detector (DAD) and Binary Pump delivers the precise, high-pressure performance your assays demand. Driven by a robust Agilent 1100 Binary Pump operating at pressures up to 400 bar (5,880 psi), this system minimizes internal dwell volume to generate rapid, low-pulsation solvent gradients that shorten run times. The advanced Diode Array Detector offers full-spectrum UV-Vis acquisition spanning 190 to 950 nm, allowing you to capture complete absorbance spectra simultaneously and verify peak purity in a single analytical run. It is an industry-standard, rugged workhorse perfectly optimized for pharmaceutical impurity profiling, environmental pesticide mapping, and any analytical laboratory requiring regulatory compliance and rapid method development.

Agilent 1100 HPLC DAD Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $11,000 to $17,000, providing substantial savings compared to a comparable new Agilent 1260 Infinity II system with a Binary Pump and DAD, which commonly ranges from approximately $40,000 to $55,000 depending on configuration, software, and accessory options. Beyond the initial acquisition cost, laboratories should account for ongoing operational expenses, including HPLC columns, solvents, mobile phase preparation, pump seals, check valves, autosampler consumables, deuterium lamp replacement, calibration standards, software support, preventive maintenance, and compliance-related qualification services. Long-term ownership costs remain manageable due to the proven durability of the Agilent 1100 platform, broad availability of replacement parts, and straightforward maintenance requirements. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 1100 HPLC System with DAD and Binary Pump allows laboratories to significantly reduce capital expenditures while benefiting from reliable gradient performance, full-spectrum UV-Vis detection, peak purity analysis capabilities, robust chromatographic reproducibility, and proven analytical performance for pharmaceutical testing, environmental monitoring, food analysis, pesticide screening, and routine quality control applications.

EPA Method 8330A: Nitroaromatics and Nitramines Using the Agilent 1100 HPLC System with DAD and Binary Pump

The Agilent 1100 HPLC System with a Diode Array Detector (DAD) and Binary Pump provides a highly effective platform for EPA Method 8330A, which is used for the determination of nitroaromatic and nitramine explosives in environmental samples. The Binary Pump delivers precise gradient control and reproducible solvent mixing, enabling efficient chromatographic separation of compounds such as TNT, RDX, HMX, DNT isomers, tetryl, and other energetic materials commonly encountered in soil, groundwater, surface water, and remediation site samples. The DAD provides simultaneous multi-wavelength detection and full spectral acquisition, allowing accurate quantitation while supporting analyte identification through UV spectral confirmation and peak purity assessment. Environmental laboratories benefit from reliable retention time reproducibility, robust quantitative performance, and excellent method consistency when analyzing complex matrices associated with military installations, munitions manufacturing facilities, and contaminated sites. The system's proven reliability, straightforward operation, and broad adoption in environmental testing laboratories support efficient regulatory compliance and remediation monitoring programs. Combined with dependable chromatographic performance, flexible gradient capabilities, and comprehensive spectral analysis, the Agilent 1100 HPLC System with DAD and Binary Pump provides a powerful solution for EPA Method 8330A explosives analysis and environmental contaminant monitoring applications.

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.