Agilent G3174A 5975 MSD Inert XL EI/CI with Performance Turbo Pump

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Agilent G3174A 5975 MSD Inert XL EI/CI Single Quad MS System: Applications in Pharma, Food, and Environmental Labs

The Agilent G3174A 5975 Inert EI/CI XL Performance Turbo Pump Mass Selective Detector (MSD) is widely used in environmental, pharmaceutical, forensic, petrochemical, food safety, and research laboratories for advanced gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs). Common laboratory applications include environmental contaminant testing, pesticide residue analysis, volatile organic compound monitoring, and wastewater or soil analysis for regulatory compliance. In pharmaceutical laboratories, the system is frequently used for residual solvent analysis, impurity profiling, drug formulation studies, and quality control testing. Food and agriculture laboratories rely on the MSD for contaminant screening, flavor and fragrance analysis, pesticide detection, and food authenticity testing. The EI/CI (Electron Ionization/Chemical Ionization) capability provides enhanced analytical flexibility, enabling robust spectral library matching through EI and improved molecular ion confirmation using CI for more confident compound identification. In forensic and toxicology laboratories, the system supports drug screening, toxic substance identification, fire debris analysis, and chemical evidence testing. Equipped with a turbo molecular pump for improved vacuum performance and faster system recovery, the Agilent G3174A 5975 Inert EI/CI XL Performance Turbo Pump MSD is well-suited for high-sensitivity GC/MS workflows requiring reliable detection, analytical precision, and efficient sample throughput.

Agilent G3174A 5975 MSD Inert XL EI/CI System Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The cost of ownership for an Agilent G3174A 5975 Inert EI/CI XL Performance Turbo Pump Mass Selective Detector (MSD) includes both the initial acquisition investment and the ongoing operational expenses necessary to maintain high-performance GC/MS analytical workflows. A refurbished system typically ranges from $18,000 to $24,000, while a new equivalent configuration, such as the Agilent G7078CA 5977C Inert Plus MSD Turbo EI/CI Bundle, generally costs between $60,000 and $74,000+, depending on configuration and application-specific requirements. Beyond the upfront purchase price, laboratories should account for long-term operating costs including consumables such as filaments, ion source components, vacuum pump oil, carrier gases, calibration standards, and periodic preventive maintenance to ensure optimal sensitivity and instrument uptime. Additional expenses may include software support, system servicing, and turbo pump maintenance to maintain regulatory compliance and analytical reliability. For laboratories seeking advanced EI/CI mass spectrometry capabilities while optimizing budgets, purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent G3174A 5975 Inert EI/CI XL Performance Turbo Pump MSD offers substantial value. Professionally refurbished systems can deliver dependable performance comparable to newer models at a significantly lower cost, enabling environmental, pharmaceutical, forensic, petrochemical, food safety, and research laboratories to reduce capital expenditure while maintaining high-quality analytical performance and maximizing return on investment.

Agilent G3174A 5975 MSD Inert XL EI/CI System with Performance Turbo Pump with Legacy and Modern GC Compatibility

The Agilent G3174A 5975 Inert EI/CI Mass Selective Detector (MSD) is a versatile system natively compatible with legacy Agilent 7890A/B, 6890N, and 6890 Plus gas chromatographs, while updated software drivers also enable seamless integration with modern platforms such as the Agilent 8860, 8890, and Intuvo 9000. Its Electron Ionization (EI) and Chemical Ionization (CI) capabilities provide analytical flexibility by supporting robust spectral library matching alongside enhanced molecular ion confirmation for greater compound identification confidence. Because the system supports high-pressure Chemical Ionization (CI) workflows, any paired GC configuration requires a dual-stage roughing pump and an active micro-ion vacuum gauge to safely monitor reagent gas pressure and maintain optimal operating conditions. Additionally, the turbo pump design improves vacuum efficiency, system recovery time, and analytical stability for high-throughput workflows. When integrated with compatible GC platforms and autosamplers, the Agilent G3174A 5975 Inert EI/CI XL Performance Turbo Pump MSD delivers enhanced sensitivity, reproducibility, and workflow efficiency, making it an ideal solution for laboratories seeking dependable, high-performance GC/MS instrumentation.