Shimadzu LC-20 AD Prominence HPLC System with PDA Detector

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Full-Spectrum HPLC Analysis with the Shimadzu Prominence PDA Detector

If your laboratory needs full-spectrum compound identification and peak purity confirmation without the added complexity of mass spectrometry, the Shimadzu Prominence HPLC System with Photodiode Array (PDA) Detector is an excellent choice. Engineered for high-performance liquid chromatography, the system combines low-pulsation solvent delivery operating at pressures of up to 40 MPa (400 bar) with precise column temperature control and the advanced SPD-M20A Photodiode Array Detector, which captures the complete 190–800 nm UV-Vis spectrum for every chromatographic peak. Its 512-element photodiode array enables simultaneous multi-wavelength monitoring, automated peak purity analysis, spectral library matching, and reliable identification of co-eluting compounds within a single analytical run. The Prominence platform also delivers highly reproducible gradient formation, stable retention times, and automated sample handling, ensuring consistent performance across large analytical batches while supporting efficient method development and validation. These capabilities make the system particularly valuable for pharmaceutical laboratories performing API assay, impurity profiling, stability studies, dissolution testing, and peptide analysis, while environmental, food and beverage, chemical, and academic research laboratories benefit from accurate identification of pesticides, food additives, dyes, natural products, and raw material impurities. Combining proven Shimadzu reliability, advanced spectral analysis, and modular system flexibility, the Shimadzu Prominence HPLC System with PDA Detector provides a cost-effective, high-confidence solution for laboratories requiring dependable qualitative and quantitative liquid chromatography analysis.

Shimadzu HPLC Prominence Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Investing in the Shimadzu Prominence HPLC System with PDA detector requires balancing the initial purchase price with the long-term operational and maintenance costs associated with high-performance liquid chromatography workflows. A new system typically ranges from approximately $55,000 to $90,000, while a certified refurbished configuration generally costs between $18,000 and $35,000, offering substantial savings without compromising analytical reliability. Ongoing ownership expenses include solvents, HPLC columns, sample vials, tubing, filters, calibration standards, and routine replacement of consumables such as pump seals, check valves, injector parts, and PDA detector lamps. Additional costs may include chromatography software licensing, compliance documentation, preventive maintenance, service contracts, and periodic calibration to support regulated laboratory operations. Laboratories working under GMP, GLP, or ISO frameworks may also incur validation and audit trail compliance expenses. Choosing a professionally refurbished Shimadzu Prominence HPLC system with warranty coverage and verified performance provides laboratories with a dependable, cost-effective chromatography solution that maximizes long-term value, operational efficiency, and budget flexibility.

EPA METHOD 8330A Nitroaromatics and Nitramines Using the Shimadzu LC-20 AD Prominence HPLC System with PDA Detector

The Shimadzu LC-20AD Prominence HPLC System with Photodiode Array (PDA) Detector is a highly effective platform for laboratories performing EPA Method 8330A, which specifies the determination of nitroaromatic and nitramine explosives in water, soil, and sediment samples. Equipped with the SPD-M20A PDA Detector, the system simultaneously acquires full UV-Vis spectra across a 190–800 nm wavelength range, enabling multi-wavelength monitoring, spectral peak purity evaluation, and confident identification of explosive compounds such as TNT, RDX, HMX, DNT isomers, tetryl, and related energetic materials. The LC-20AD Prominence solvent delivery module provides stable, low-pulsation gradient flow for excellent retention time reproducibility and chromatographic resolution, while the automated autosampler ensures precise, reproducible injections across large environmental sample batches. Full-spectrum spectral acquisition allows analysts to distinguish target analytes from co-eluting matrix interferences, improving data confidence when analyzing complex environmental extracts. Compatible with modern chromatography data systems and validated environmental workflows, the Shimadzu LC-20AD Prominence HPLC with PDA Detector delivers the sensitivity, reproducibility, and analytical reliability required for regulatory monitoring, contaminated site investigations, military range assessments, and environmental remediation projects, making it a dependable and cost-effective solution for laboratories performing EPA Method 8330A analyses.

AMP Tech Analytical Solutions for Academic Research and Grant-Funded Laboratories

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.