Agilent 8890 GC 5977 MSD GCMS System with 7697A Headspace Sampler

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Intelligent Automated Analysis of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Compounds

If your laboratory is bottlenecked by manual extraction errors or unexpected instrument downtime during volatile organic screening, the Agilent 8890 GC/5977 MSD GC/MS system paired with a 7697A headspace sampler delivers the ultimate intelligent, automated solution. Featuring smart diagnostic tools and automatic system monitoring, the advanced 8890 gas chromatograph works alongside the 5977 single quadrupole mass spectrometer to guarantee flawless peak resolution and rapid spectral library matching across an m/z 1.6–1,050 mass range. The integrated 7697A headspace sampler further streamlines your workflow by automating vial equilibration and sample pressurization, substantially reducing complex matrix interferences prior to column injection. It is a premier, robust powerhouse for environmental facilities tracking trace-level VOCs, as well as pharmaceutical operations requiring uncompromised reproducibility and data integrity for strict USP <467> residual solvent compliance.

Agilent 8890 GC 5977 MSD GCMS Headspace Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

New systems typically range from approximately $140,000 to $170,000, depending on configuration, software, and application-specific options, while certified refurbished systems generally range from $66,500 to $105,000, offering significant savings on initial capital investment. In addition to acquisition costs, laboratories should account for ongoing operational expenses such as carrier gases, GC columns, septa, liners, headspace vials and caps, syringes, vacuum pump maintenance, ion source cleaning, calibration standards, software support, preventive maintenance, and compliance-related qualification services for EPA, USP, ASTM, ISO, and cGMP workflows. Long-term ownership considerations may also include turbomolecular pump servicing, detector maintenance, headspace sampler wear components, replacement electronic assemblies, and optional service agreements to maintain instrument uptime and analytical performance. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 8890/5977/7697 GC-MS Headspace System allows laboratories to substantially reduce ownership costs while still benefiting from advanced GC productivity features, automated headspace sampling, highly sensitive mass spectrometric detection, reliable quantitative performance, and proven analytical capability for demanding laboratory applications.

METHOD 8260C: Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds Using the Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph 5977 MSD GCMS System with 7697A Headspace Sampler

The Agilent 8890 GC System with the Agilent 5977 Mass Selective Detector, Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler, turbo molecular pump, split/splitless inlet, and integrated workstation provides a powerful platform for volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis supporting EPA Method 8260C workflows that utilize equilibrium headspace sample introduction. The automated 7697 Headspace System enables precise control of vial equilibration, pressurization, and sample transfer conditions, helping laboratories achieve consistent VOC recovery while minimizing matrix interferences from soils, sludges, solid wastes, and other challenging environmental samples. The Agilent 8890 GC delivers outstanding chromatographic separation and retention time stability, while the 5977 MSD provides highly sensitive detection, reliable compound identification, and mass spectral confirmation for target VOCs. Automated sample handling improves laboratory productivity, reduces operator variability, and supports high-throughput environmental testing programs. Combined with the enhanced diagnostics and reliability of the 8890 GC platform, the inert flow path of the 5977 MSD, and robust headspace automation, this system provides environmental laboratories with a dependable solution for regulatory VOC analysis, site characterization, remediation projects, and waste assessment applications utilizing headspace-based sample introduction techniques.

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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.