Agilent 6890N GC with 5973N MSD and G1888 Network Headspace GCMS System

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The Trusted GC-MS Headspace Workhorse for Pharmaceutical and Environmental Laboratories

If your laboratory requires a proven, highly reliable platform for volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis, the Agilent 6890N GC/5973N MSD with G1888 Headspace Sampler is one of the industry's most trusted GC-MS workhorses. The integrated G1888 Headspace Sampler defines the system's analytical capability by automatically sampling the vapor phase above a sealed sample vial, allowing volatile compounds to be analyzed without introducing non-volatile matrix components into the GC inlet. This approach minimizes contamination, extends column and inlet maintenance intervals, and improves analytical reproducibility, making the system ideal for residual solvent testing in pharmaceuticals (USP <467>), blood alcohol concentration (BAC) analysis, forensic toxicology, environmental VOC monitoring, and food and beverage quality control. Unlike earlier legacy GC-MS platforms that relied on obsolete GPIB communication, the 6890N, 5973N, and G1888 utilize integrated LAN/Ethernet networking, simplifying instrument communication, network integration, and compatibility with modern Windows-based chromatography data systems. As one of Agilent's most widely deployed GC-MS configurations, the platform also benefits from an extensive global installed base, ensuring readily available spare parts, including filaments, inlet liners, septa, and headspace transfer line components, as well as broad third-party service support. These advantages significantly reduce long-term operating costs while enabling laboratories to perform routine maintenance in-house, maximizing instrument uptime, lowering total cost of ownership, and delivering exceptional long-term analytical value.

Agilent 6890N 5973N G1888 Network Headspace GCMS System Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Investing in the Agilent 6890N GC with Agilent 5973N Mass Spectrometer and Agilent G1888 Headspace Sampler requires balancing analytical performance with budget considerations. A new system is typically priced around $80,000, while a certified refurbished unit averages approximately $25,000, offering significant savings without sacrificing capability. This configuration delivers reliable GC separation, proven single quadrupole MS detection, and precise headspace sampling, making it well-suited for volatile compound analysis in pharmaceutical, food, and environmental laboratories. Beyond the initial investment, ongoing costs include carrier gases, consumables such as vials, septa, and columns, as well as routine maintenance and potential software updates. Choosing a refurbished system that has been fully tested and includes a warranty provides a cost-effective path to dependable GC-MS performance, allowing laboratories to expand capacity while maintaining strong budget control.

GC/MS Headspace System for EPA 5021A, ISO 10993-18, ASTM D3612 & Forensic Toxicology Workflows

The Agilent 6890N GC with Agilent 5973N Mass Spectrometer and Agilent G1888 Headspace Sampler is a trusted solution for analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in solid, liquid, and gaseous samples without direct injection, making it ideal for pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, and forensic laboratories. The headspace sampler heats sealed vials to release VOCs into the gas phase, reducing contamination risk and improving reproducibility for applications such as residual solvent testing, flavor profiling, and toxicological analysis. This configuration supports validated methods including EPA Method 5021A for VOCs in soils and waste, ISO 10993-18 for extractables and leachables, and ASTM D3612 for dissolved gas analysis in transformer oils, while also aligning with forensic toxicology workflows. With automated sample introduction and reliable mass spectrometry detection, this system delivers consistent, sensitive, and compliant performance for both routine and advanced analytical 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.