Agilent 8860 7697 GC/HS GC Headspace System with FID Detector

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Agilent 8860 7697 GC Headspace System with FID Detector: Applications in Pharma, Industrial, and Environmental Labs

The Agilent 8860 GC System with an Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler and Flame Ionization Detector (FID) is a powerful platform for the analysis of volatile organic compounds and residual solvents across environmental, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, and industrial quality control laboratories. Common laboratory applications include residual solvent testing, alcohol and fermentation analysis, flavor and fragrance characterization, volatile organic compound (VOC) monitoring, fuel and petrochemical testing, packaging and material emissions analysis, and quality control of chemical products and raw materials. Pharmaceutical laboratories frequently utilize this configuration for USP <467> residual solvent testing, while food and beverage laboratories rely on it for ethanol, methanol, and aroma compound analysis. Environmental and industrial laboratories benefit from efficient VOC screening and routine hydrocarbon monitoring. Combined with automated headspace sampling, dependable FID detection, high sample throughput, and proven Agilent reliability, the Agilent 8860 GC/HS Headspace System with FID Detector provides an effective solution for routine and regulatory volatile compound analysis applications.

Agilent 8860 7697 GC/HS GC Headspace System with FID Detector: Refurbished System Benefits and Pricing

Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $28,000 to $35,000, offering substantial savings compared to comparable new configurations featuring an Agilent 8860 GC with an Agilent 8697 Headspace Sampler and FID, which commonly range from approximately $69,000 to $90,000 depending on software, automation, and accessory options. In addition to the initial acquisition cost, laboratories should account for ongoing operational expenses, including carrier gas consumption, detector gases, headspace vials, caps and septa, GC columns, inlet liners, calibration standards, preventive maintenance, software support, transfer line maintenance, and compliance-related qualification services. Long-term ownership costs remain manageable due to the robust design of the 8860 GC platform, the proven reliability of the 7697A Headspace Sampler, and the broad availability of replacement parts and technical support. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 8860 7697 GC/HS Headspace System with FID allows laboratories to significantly reduce capital expenditures while benefiting from automated sample introduction, reproducible headspace analysis, excellent quantitative performance, high sample throughput, and dependable analytical results for applications such as residual solvent testing, flavor and fragrance analysis, alcohol determination, environmental VOC monitoring, and industrial quality control.

USP <467>: Residual Solvents Using Agilent 8860 7697 GC/HS GC Headspace System with FID Detector

The Agilent 8860 GC System with an Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler and Flame Ionization Detector (FID) provides a highly effective platform for USP <467> Residual Solvents testing in pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and finished drug products. The 7697A Headspace Sampler automates sample preparation and introduction by selectively extracting volatile solvents from the sample matrix, minimizing interference from nonvolatile components and improving analytical reproducibility. The 8860 GC delivers precise temperature control, advanced electronic pneumatic control, and excellent chromatographic separation of Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 residual solvents commonly monitored under USP <467>. The FID offers outstanding sensitivity, broad linear dynamic range, and reliable quantitative performance for organic volatile compounds, enabling accurate solvent quantitation across a wide concentration range. Pharmaceutical laboratories benefit from automated operation, consistent retention times, high sample throughput, and dependable method reproducibility that support regulatory compliance and quality assurance programs. Combined with robust headspace automation, reliable FID detection, and proven Agilent chromatographic performance, the Agilent 8860 7697 GC/HS Headspace System provides a powerful and efficient solution for USP <467> residual solvent analysis in pharmaceutical quality control and manufacturing environments.