Agilent 7890B 7010B Triple Quadrupole GC TQ System with 7693 Autosampler

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Applications in Pharma, Environmental, Food, Forensic, Petrochemical, and Chemical Laboratories

The Agilent 7890B GC System with the Agilent 7010B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and Agilent 7693 Automatic Liquid Sampler is a high-performance GC-MS/MS platform widely used in pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage, forensic, toxicology, petrochemical, and chemical laboratories for the identification and quantification of volatile and semivolatile organic compounds. Pharmaceutical laboratories utilize the system for residual solvent analysis, impurity profiling, extractables and leachables studies, and pharmaceutical quality control, while environmental laboratories rely on it for pesticide residue testing, volatile and semivolatile organic compound (VOC/SVOC) analysis, and environmental contaminant monitoring. Food and beverage laboratories perform multi-residue pesticide screening, contaminant analysis, and flavor and fragrance characterization, while forensic and toxicology laboratories employ the system for drug screening, toxicological investigations, and forensic evidence analysis. Petrochemical and chemical laboratories use the platform for hydrocarbon characterization, fuel analysis, and product quality testing. Featuring advanced triple quadrupole mass spectrometry with highly selective multiple reaction monitoring (MRM), exceptional sensitivity, and the precision of the Agilent 7693 Automatic Liquid Sampler, the Agilent 7890B/7010B GC TQ System delivers reliable, high-throughput performance for routine analytical, research, and regulatory laboratory applications.

Agilent 7890B 7010B GC-MS/MS System Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The total cost of ownership for the Agilent 7890B 7010B Triple Quadrupole GC TQ System with 7693 Autosampler includes the initial acquisition cost as well as ongoing expenses for preventive maintenance, turbomolecular and roughing pump servicing, ion source cleaning, column and inlet consumables, autosampler maintenance, calibration, and routine performance verification. A certified refurbished Agilent 7890B/7010B GC-MS/MS system with a 7693 Autosampler typically ranges from $115,000 to $150,000, offering substantial savings compared to a new Agilent 8890 GC with 7010C Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and 7693A Autosampler, which generally costs between $195,000 and $245,000. For laboratories requiring highly sensitive GC-MS/MS analysis without the premium cost of a new platform, a professionally refurbished system offers exceptional value by delivering reliable triple-quadrupole performance, automated sample handling, and robust analytical capabilities. When purchased from a reputable supplier with comprehensive testing, certification, and warranty coverage, a refurbished Agilent 7890B/7010B GC TQ System offers a cost-effective solution for high-throughput pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, forensic, and regulatory testing laboratories while maintaining the performance and reliability expected from Agilent instrumentation.

EPA Method 8270E (Appendix B): Semivolatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) Using the Agilent 7890B 7010B Triple Quadrupole GC TQ System with 7693 Autosampler

Automatic Liquid Sampler is a highly effective platform for EPA Method 8270E (Appendix B): Semivolatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs), delivering the sensitivity, selectivity, and robustness required for complex environmental analyses. The 7010B Triple Quadrupole GC/MS utilizes advanced multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) to minimize matrix interferences and improve the identification and quantitation of target SVOCs in challenging sample matrices such as soil, sediment, wastewater, and industrial extracts. The 7890B GC provides excellent chromatographic separation, precise electronic pneumatic control, and stable retention time performance to ensure consistent analysis across a broad range of semivolatile compounds. The 7693 Automatic Liquid Sampler enhances analytical reproducibility through accurate, automated sample introduction while supporting high-throughput laboratory workflows. Combined with exceptional trace-level sensitivity, reliable quantitative performance, and proven Agilent reliability, the Agilent 7890B/7010B GC TQ System with 7693 Autosampler provides an ideal solution for EPA 8270E compliance testing, environmental monitoring, remediation studies, and regulatory laboratory applications.

The Agilent 7890B 7010B: Trusted by Leading Universities and Government Agencies

The Agilent 7890B GC with 7010B Triple Quadrupole MS and 7693 Autosampler is widely recognized for its role in advanced research and regulatory testing environments. At Michigan State University, the Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core leverages this platform for metabolite profiling, contaminant analysis, and small molecule quantitation, supporting both targeted and untargeted workflows in biomedical and environmental studies. Similarly, regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) utilize triple quadrupole GC/MS systems for the analysis of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in air and water, enabling detection of pollutants at ultratrace levels. With its high sensitivity, robust MRM-based quantitation, and automated sample handling, this configuration remains a powerful and trusted solution for laboratories addressing complex analytical challenges across academic, environmental, and industrial applications.