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Thermo Scientific* LTQ FT Ultra combines the most advanced Ion Trap and Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance technologies into a single instrument with unprecedented analytical power and versatility. Ultra-high resolution and sensitivity coupled with sub ppm mass accuracy, and MSn are universally available for the toughest applications demanding rigorous structural characterization.
Allows simpler, time saving methods for reversed phase chromatography of basic compounds: Purospher® RP-18 is a versatile HPLC column designed for the separation of problematic basic compounds with simple neutral eluents. This results in less time and cost because of simpler method optimization. Purospher® RP-18 is based upon a high purity, metal free silica. The multi-step chemical modification and deactivation of the surface…
Excellent peak symmetry with either basic or strongly acidic compounds: Purospher® RP-18 endcapped is a versatile HPLC column producing excellent peak shapes, designed for both the separation of basic compounds with simple neutral eluents and for the elution of strongly acidic compounds. Excellent separations in a shorter period of time with very good peak symmetry saves time and money. The excellent balance of Purospher® RP-1…
Purospher® STAR NH2 is a high purity aminopropyl modified stationary phase.
Purospher® STAR RP-18 endcapped is a versatile high purity reversed phase column increasing the productivity in HPLC. Purospher® STAR RP-18 endcapped provide the power to separate the most difficult of compound mixtures. With up to 150.000 N/m for 3 µm and 100.000 N/m for 5 µm particle size, Purospher® STAR RP-18 endcapped will ensure good base line separations.
SCP Science DigiSEP Blue SPE Cartridges A general purpose, single use, cation removal cartridge. DigiSEP Blue from SCP Science is a highly selective exchange cartridge is ideal for retaining transition metals in samples that contain high concentrations of potassium and sodium as in sea water. DigiSEP Blue has an aminodiacetate group that acts as a chelating agent to a variety of metallic ations in solution providing a mean t…
Purospher® STAR RP-8 endcapped is a versatile high purity reversed phase column increasing the productivity in HPLC.Purospher® STAR RP-8 endcapped provide the power to separate the most difficult of compound mixtures. With up to 150.000 N/m for 3 µm and 100.000 N/m for 5 µm particle size, Purospher® STAR RP-8 endcapped will ensure good base line separations.
A “Brush-type” phase with broad applicability for separation of enantiomers: Whelk-O 1 is a reliable chiral HPLC column of high solvent stability and broad applicability. Whelk-O 1 is a “brush-type” phase according to the concept of Pirkle with (3R, 4R)-4-(3,5-dinitrobenzamido)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophen-anthren or (3S, 4S)-4-(3,5-dinitrobenzamido)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophen-anthren as chiral selector with high enantoselectivity for a…
High recovery sample preparation for drug analysis and screening: LiChrolut® TSC is a selective and efficient solid phase extraction sorbent designed for clean-up of pharmaceutical products and drugs obtained from blood, plasma and urine. LiChrolut® TSC belongs to the family of the so-called “mixed-mode phases”. The combination of a reversed-phase and a cation exchange mechanism gives rise to retention of the analyte on the st…
For reproducible sample preparation: LiChrolut® CN and NH2 are medium polar phases for solid phase extraction, which produces excellent reproducibility of sample preparation. This results a combination of high chemical stability and guaranteed capacity. LiChrolut® CN and NH2 are suitable for both polar and non-polar extractions. These medium polar phases have, in addition to a short-chained propyl-spacer, a polar functional gr…
Highest capacity for solid phase extraction: LiChrolut® EN saves time and money in solid-phase extraction as less time is required for conditioning and drying. In addition, only a little solvent is required for elution of the analytes from the cartridge bed. The reduced quantity of solvent leads to a lower degree of contamination and to an increase in detection sensitivity. This improves the analysis of the relevant extracted…
Using the LiChrolut® extraction unit simplifies solid-phase extraction and makes it more rapid and reliable. The drying attachment speeds up the drying process under controlled conditions. All the individual steps associated with solid-phase extraction can be carried out using the LiChrolut® extraction unit.
Solid-phase extraction with LiChrolut® is a reliable and rapid route to successful sample preparation and the selective extraction of compounds from a complex sample. Three different modified SPE sorbents are available for non-polar solid-phase extraction: LiChrolut® RP-18 endcapped, LiChrolut® RP-18 and LiChrolut® RP-select B. The difference in polarities are clearly described by the adsorption characteristics. This can save…
A unique high performance ion exchange system for solid phase extraction: LiChrolut® tentacle ion exchanger improves the mass transfer and the recoveries in ion exchange solid phase extraction. Small elution volumes, very high chemical stability and very high capacity are also reasons for the superiority of LiChrolut® SCX and SAX. In contrast to conventional ion exchangers, tentacle functional exchange groups do not lie in def…
LiChrolut® Si 60 is a high purity sorbent for solid phase extraction. Highly purified LiChrolut® Si 60 on the basis of non-modified silica with a pore diameter of 6 nm is available for conventional polar extractions.
Solid-phase extraction for increased productivity: LiChroPLATE® microtiter plates improve the sample throughput and speed of sample preparation. LiChroPLATE® enables solid-phase extraction to be carried out with considerable convenience and flexibility. From sample application with multi-channel pipettors to complete automation of the sample preparation process. Only in this way high sample throughputs can be achieved. LichroP…
Enhanced selectivity for polar analytes: LiChroPLATE® EN microtiter plates for solid-phase extraction shortens sample preparation time up to 75% compared with other polymer phases. By using LiChroPLATE® EN in combination with an 8-channel pipettor, it is possible to extract 96 samples in less than half an hour. EN stands for enhanced selectivity with respect to all polar analytes – whether basic, neutral or acidic. Even for la…
Solid-phase extraction for increased productivity: LiChroPLATE® RP-18 microtiter plates for solid-phase extraction enable ultra-rapid sample preparation with excellent recovery rates and high precision. Up to 96 samples can be processed simultaneously, which means a significant reduction in the time needed for sample preparation and consequent savings on purchasing and disposal costs. The batch-to-batch reproducibility of LiCh…
For direct in-line sample preparation of untreated bio-fluids: LC-integrated sample preparation with LiChrospher® ADS is less expensive, less time consuming and more precise in comparison to conventional off-line sample preparation. LiChrospher® ADS allows the direct extraction and enrichment of hydrophobic, low molecular analytes from untreated samples such as haemolysed blood, plasma, serum, milk, salivary fluid, fermentatio…
Biochrom Libra S50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer The Biochrom Libra S50 model is robustly designed to deliver reliable, low maintenance UV/Visible spectrophotometry in environments with multiple users. Walk up to the instrument, set up a sample, select the appropriate measurement protocols and collect the results. Results can be easily transported to a remote PC by memory stick for analysis later, or link to a PC directly with PVC…
Split beam scanning UV/Vis spectrophotometer covering 190-1100nm 2nm bandwidth Long life Xenon lamp technology for low cost of ownership Wide range of easy to change accessories Designed for busy multi-user laboratories The Biochrom Libra S50 model is robustly designed to deliver reliable, low maintenance UV/Visible spectrophotometry in environments with multiple users. Walk up to the instrument, set up a sample, sele…
Biochrom Libra S60 Double beam UV/Vis spectrophotometer Designed for busy multi-user laboratories needing scanning & secure methods 190-1100nm 2nm bandwidth Colour Touch screen display with easy to use software.USB ports for loading personal methods and transport data plus connection to a PC. All application software is built in - no extra modules to buyLong life Xenon lamp technology for low maintainance & cost of ownership…
Biochrom Libra S60PC Double beam UV/Vis spectrophotometer Designed for busy multi-user laboratories needing scanning & secure methods 190-1100nm 2nm bandwidth Long life Xenon lamp technology for low maintainance & cost of ownership Wide range of accessories PC control via Resolution Software21CFR Part 11 compliance via Resolution software(optional) Resolution PC software offers users extra flexibility on data collection and ma…
Biochrom Libra S70 Double Beam UV/Vis Spectrophotometer 190-1100nm High performance 1nm bandwidth and toluene hexane ratio >2.0 for full EP compliance Designed for laboratories with multiple users in a regulated environment e.g.method development. Password login to protect methods Resolution PC software included. Optional 21CFRpart 11 compliance Available as Standalone or PC controlled Wide range of accessories and optional IQ…
Biochrom Libra S70 Double Beam UV/Vis Spectrophotometer Designed for laboratories with multiple users in a regulated environment e.g.method development. 190-1100nm High performance 1nm bandwidth and toluene hexane ratio >2.0 for full EP compliance Colour Touch screen display with easy to use software built in.USB ports enables individual users to load personal methods and transport data plus connection to a PC. Password login…
