Agilent 6890N GC with Dual FID, 7683B Autosampler, Tray, and Software

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High-Throughput Dual-Channel Gas Chromatography for Organic Compound Analysis

If your laboratory is struggling with a mounting sample backlog, the Agilent 6890N gas chromatograph delivers the dual-channel injection capability needed to instantly double your daily throughput. Featuring a versatile split/splitless (S/SL) inlet and dual high-sensitivity Flame Ionization Detectors (FIDs) with a wide 10⁷ linear dynamic range, this high-performance GC allows you to run independent columns simultaneously for parallel sample screening. 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 7683B automatic liquid sampler to eliminate operator injection variance, this classic workhorse provides a robust, cost-effective setup for environmental labs monitoring volatile organic compounds (VOCs), petrochemical processing facilities, and pharmaceutical operations running high-throughput residual solvent assays.

GC FID Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The Agilent 6890N GC System with Agilent 7683B Autosampler, dual Flame Ionization Detectors (FID), Split/Splitless (S/SL) inlet configuration, and software provides a dependable and cost-effective gas chromatography solution for environmental, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food safety, and industrial laboratories requiring reliable hydrocarbon and organic compound analysis. Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $12,500 to $16,500, offering substantial savings compared to comparable new-generation systems such as the Agilent 8860 GC paired with FID and 7693A Automatic Liquid Sampler, which commonly range from approximately $45,000 to $62,000 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, detector consumables, autosampler maintenance, calibration standards, preventive maintenance, software support, and compliance-related qualification services for EPA, USP, ISO, and cGMP workflows. Long-term ownership considerations may also include injector maintenance, FID servicing, replacement electronic components, autosampler repairs, and optional service contracts to maintain stable chromatographic performance and dependable analytical reproducibility in high-throughput laboratory environments. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 6890N GC System with 7683B Autosampler, Dual FID, S/SL, and software allows laboratories to significantly reduce ownership costs while still benefiting from robust FID quantitation, flexible dual-channel analysis, automated sample handling, and proven long-term analytical reliability for routine and regulated laboratory applications.

EPA Method 8015D: Nonhalogenated Organics Using the Agilent 6890N GC with Dual FID and 7683B Autosampler

The Agilent 6890N GC System with Agilent 7683B Autosampler, dual Flame Ionization Detectors (FID), and Split/Splitless (S/SL) inlet configuration provides a highly reliable and efficient analytical platform for the determination of nonhalogenated organic compounds using GC/FID workflows such as EPA Method 8015D. This configuration delivers excellent chromatographic separation, sensitive hydrocarbon detection, and dependable quantitative reproducibility for gasoline range organics (GRO), diesel range organics (DRO), petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, and other nonhalogenated volatile and semivolatile organic compounds in environmental water, soil, and waste samples. The dual FID configuration provides significant workflow advantages by allowing simultaneous analysis on two analytical channels or columns from a single injection, improving sample throughput, analytical flexibility, and method optimization capabilities while reducing total run time for high-volume laboratories. The Agilent 6890N platform also delivers precise oven temperature control, stable carrier gas management, low carryover, and dependable retention time reproducibility, critical for routine environmental testing applications. Combined with automated and reproducible sample introduction from the 7683B Autosampler, robust FID response characteristics, and reliable long-term chromatographic performance, the Agilent 6890N GC System with Dual FID and S/SL inlet provides laboratories with excellent analytical confidence and operational efficiency for nonhalogenated organic compound analysis.

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.