Agilent 7890A 5975C VL TAD GCMS System with 7693 Autosampler

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Price and cost of ownership of Agilent 7890A 5975C VL TAD GCMS System with 7693 Autosampler

Investing in the Agilent 7890A GC paired with the Agilent 5975C VL TAD GC/MS System and Agilent 7693 Autosampler provides laboratories with a reliable and cost-effective solution for environmental, food safety, and industrial QC applications. A new system typically costs around $65,000, while a certified refurbished unit averages approximately $40,000, offering a strong balance between performance and affordability. The 7890A GC delivers consistent separations and fast oven ramping, while the 5975C VL TAD MSD enhances sensitivity and signal-to-noise through its triple-axis detector design, making it suitable for moderate trace-level quantitation. The 7693 Autosampler improves workflow efficiency through automated, high-throughput sample handling. Ongoing costs include consumables such as septa, liners, columns, filaments, and carrier gases, along with maintenance of the MSD, turbo pump, and autosampler, as well as potential software expenses. A refurbished system, fully tested and backed by a warranty, offers dependable performance and excellent value for laboratories seeking proven GC/MS capability without the higher cost of newer platforms.

Agilent 7890A 5975C VL TAD GC/MS – A Trusted Tool for Routine and Regulated Analysis

The Agilent 7890A GC with Agilent 5975C VL TAD GC/MS System and Agilent 7693 Autosampler is a dependable platform for detecting and identifying volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in complex matrices across environmental, food safety, pharmaceutical, and forensic laboratories. It excels in applications such as pollutant analysis in water, soil, and air, pesticide residue detection in food, residual solvent testing under USP <467>, and drug or toxin screening in biological samples. The triple-axis detector (TAD) reduces background noise for improved sensitivity, while the autosampler ensures consistent, high-throughput injections. This configuration supports validated methods, including EPA Method 8270D for SVOCs, and can be adapted for workflows such as EPA 524.2/524.3 with appropriate configurations. It also aligns with GC-MS-based pesticide residue workflows used in AOAC and FDA monitoring programs. With its low-noise diffusion pump, robust design, and reliable performance, this system is a strong choice for laboratories requiring accurate, efficient, and compliant GC/MS analysis.