Agilent Technologies, a global leader in analytical technologies, has launched its groundbreaking Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS Columns, marking a significant leap forward in gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) column technology. These innovative columns combine Agilent's renowned ultra-inert performance with cutting-edge ultra-low-bleed technology, delivering unparalleled performance and durability for even the most challenging analytical applications.
Modern GC/MS workflows often involve complex matrices and chemically active analytes requiring trace-level analysis. This presents challenges in maintaining data quality to meet stringent regulatory targets or other analytical demands. Traditional columns frequently necessitate frequent replacement, source cleaning, and potential sample re-analysis, leading to reduced laboratory efficiency and increased costs.
Agilent's J&W 5Q GC/MS Columns address these challenges head-on. They deliver exceptional peak symmetry for active analytes, establishing a new industry benchmark for minimal column bleed. This translates into high sensitivity, uncompromised accuracy and mass spectral fidelity, and precise quantification for even the most demanding trace-level analytes.
These new columns also boast faster conditioning and exceptional resistance to conditions that can shorten column lifespan. This enhanced robustness enables superior system performance in challenging environments, such as those using hydrogen as a carrier gas. This compatibility is particularly relevant in environmental workflows where emerging analytes of interest demand exceptional sensitivity and column durability.
David Edwards, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Chemistries Division, highlights the significance of this advancement: "This launch marks one of our most significant advancements in GC/MS column technology. The new J&W 5Q GC/MS columns are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern analytical laboratories." He emphasises the impact on laboratory efficiency and cost-effectiveness: "By reducing the frequency of column changes and enhancing system performance, these columns not only improve data quality but also significantly boost laboratory efficiency and reduce operational costs."
The Agilent J&W 5Q GC/MS Columns are available in a range of dimensions, catering to a diverse array of applications across various markets. These include PFAS testing in environmental samples, residual pesticide analysis in food, and numerous other demanding GC/MS workflows where high sensitivity and column durability are paramount. Their enhanced performance reinforces Agilent's position as a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions that empower scientists to achieve their analytical goals with greater ease and reliability.
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, dedicated to delivering insights and innovation that help customers bring great science to life. Agilent's comprehensive suite of solutions includes instruments, software, services, and expertise, providing trusted answers to complex challenges. The company achieved revenue of $6.83 billion in fiscal 2023 and employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide.
