The highest sensitivity GC-IRMS system

We developed the GC5 gas chromatograph to deliver the highest performance GC-IRMS system for biogeochemistry and forensic research.

Compound-specific isotope analysis provides a deep-level insight into many geochemical and forensic applications and is considered to be a crucial technique for many laboratories. GC5 offers picomole sensitivity levels for low concentration analytes, while maintaining chromatographic integrity for sample peaks during compound conversion.

Additionally, as a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partner of Agilent Technologies, the GC5 takes full advantage of Agilent’s market-leading GC technology, such as specialized inlet and detectors, Capillary Flow Technology and 2D GC chromatography, meaning GC5 offers a highly flexible GC-IRMS system for advanced research projects.

Highlights of the GC5

Outstanding levels of detection

thanks to micro-volume GC reactor tubes, offering exceptional fidelity of GC chromatography during sample combustion

Confidence in analysis results

achieved by unique use of continuous O₂ furnace dosing, creating improved oxidation conditions and long-term stability of analytical performance

Time-saving, automated Peak Mapping

by lyticOS® Software Suite for rapid processing of complex GC chromatograms

Based on the market-leading GC system from Agilent

for highest sensitivity and flexible choice of proven autosamplers, inlets and chromatography solutions

Features

Outstanding levels of detection

The GC5 furnace system offers the very highest levels of sensitivity for C, N, O & H isotopes, resulting in outstanding levels of detection for the most demanding applications. The highly robust micro-reactors provide zero dead volume, whilst offering highly dependable levels of oxidation over long timescales, giving unbeatable, lasting performance.

At a glance:

Online measurement of δ¹³C, δ¹⁵N, δ²H, and δ¹⁸O in compounds separated by capillary chromatography
Exceptional furnace tube longevity due to continuous O₂ furnace dosing
Single-furnace chemistry for δ¹⁵N analysis offers simple measurement of amino acid samples
Automated O₂ recharge for δ¹⁵N analysis to guarantee 100 % quantitative conversion to N₂
δ²H pyrolysis of compounds at 1,450 °C or at 1,050 °C with ChromeHD
Agilent 8890 gas chromatograph with split/splitless, PTV, or on-column injectors

Unique heart split mechanism allowing eluent to be switched between the onboard flame ionization detector and mass spectrometer
Fully compatible with Agilent Capillary Flow Technology for flow splitting/Dean switching
Minimum downtime for GC-column and reaction tube exchange
Components of interest combusted in a quartz micro-bore furnace, which is designed to be rugged and inexpensive
Choice of autosamplers including Agilent 150 position sample tray, PAL3 samples for SPME/Headspace and Gerstel MPS
Single quad, triple quad, and time of flight MS hyphenation options

Product details

GC5 furnace system

The GC5 furnace system is a high-performance silicon carbide furnace for providing combustion/pyrolysis temperatures for quantitative, fractionation-free conversion of organic compounds to pure gases. The GC5 system is designed to accept our robust furnace tubes, which are proven to maintain the chromatographic integrity of the separated compounds, resulting in excellent chromatography through to the IRMS.

Agilent 8890 GC

We are a global VAR partner of Agilent Technologies, allowing us to take full advantage of the market-leading 8890 GC system for our compound-specific isotope analysis. The full functionality of the 8890 GC system is supported for stable isotope analysis, including an array of autosamplers, injector types and additional detector options. Meanwhile, the standard instrument is supplied with a split/splitless injection system and a flame ionization detector (FID).

Make your analysis go further with the Agilent 7693 autosamplerwith 150 sample vial positions, the Agilent 7950 autosampler with 50 sample vial positions, or the CTC PAL3 autosampler
For greater confidence in your GC-IRMS results, add the Agilent 5977B MSD for simultaneous identification and isotope analysis from a single injection
Choose the right injector for your analysis with options for on-column, PTV, and multimode inlets. Add additional GC detectors such as TCD, ECD, or NPD for expanded analytical capabilities (only one additional detector can be installed)
Optional natural gas kit provides a complete solution for analyzing δ¹³C and δD isotopes in light hydrocarbons
Add Agilent Capillary Flow Technology for the highest-performance chromatography solution