Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph with 5973N MSD and 7683 Autosampler | Turbo Pump GCMS System

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High-Performance Turbo Pump GC/MS for Routine and Trace-Level Analysis

If your laboratory is struggling with long instrument bake-outs or baseline noise during trace-level volatile organic screening, the Agilent 6890N/5973N turbo pump GC/MS system delivers the enhanced vacuum performance and sensitivity your workflow demands. Equipped with an upgraded turbomolecular vacuum pump, this single quadrupole mass spectrometer achieves drastically faster pump-down times and superior ion transmission across an m/z 1.6–800 mass range. The system utilizes advanced Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC) and a highly efficient oven programmable up to 450°C to guarantee razor-sharp peak separation and exceptional retention time reproducibility. Paired with the rugged Agilent 7683 automatic liquid sampler to eliminate manual injection variance, this classic workhorse provides a robust, cost-effective setup for environmental labs monitoring VOCs/SVOCs, industrial chemical facilities verifying raw material purity, and pharmaceutical operations running high-throughput residual solvent assays.

Agilent 6890N 5973N GCMS Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $17,500 to $22,000, representing substantial savings compared to comparable new-generation GC-MS platforms such as an Agilent 8890 GC coupled with a 5977C Single Quadrupole MSD, which commonly range from approximately $120,000 to $155,000 depending on configuration and software options. In addition to acquisition costs, laboratories should consider ongoing operational expenses such as carrier gases, GC columns, septa, liners, syringes, calibration standards, vacuum pump maintenance, ion source cleaning, software support, preventive maintenance, and compliance-related qualification services for EPA, ASTM, ISO, USP, and cGMP workflows. Long-term ownership considerations may also include turbomolecular pump servicing, detector maintenance, replacement electronic components, and optional service agreements to maximize uptime and analytical performance. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 6890N 5973N Network Turbo Pump GC-MS System with 7683 Autosampler allows laboratories to significantly reduce capital expenditures while benefiting from reliable mass spectral identification, automated sample introduction, robust chromatographic performance, and proven long-term analytical reliability for routine organic compound analysis and regulatory testing applications.

EPA Method 525.2: Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water Using the 6890N Agilent with 5973N MSD and 7683 Autosampler | Turbo Pump GCMS System

The Agilent 6890N GC System with the Agilent 5973N Network Mass Selective Detector featuring a turbo molecular pump and the Agilent 7683 Autosampler provides a reliable and well-established platform for EPA Method 525.2, which is used for the determination of organic compounds in drinking water following solid-phase extraction (SPE). The Agilent 6890N GC delivers excellent chromatographic separation of the diverse analyte classes covered by the method, including pesticides, herbicides, phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and other semivolatile organic contaminants. The 5973N Network MSD provides dependable electron ionization (EI) mass spectrometry with spectral library matching and confirmatory identification capabilities that support regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring programs. The turbo molecular pump enhances vacuum stability and analytical performance, while the 7683 Autosampler ensures precise and reproducible liquid injections for consistent quantitative results. Laboratories benefit from robust method performance, reliable retention time stability, automated sample processing, and proven long-term instrument durability. Combined with broad EPA method compatibility, cost-effective operation, and trusted Agilent GC-MS technology, this system provides environmental laboratories with an effective solution for routine drinking water analysis and EPA Method 525.2 compliance testing.

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.