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Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatography (GC) System Reliable, stand-alone analytical GC with advanced EPC, multiple injector and detector options, remote connectivity, and automated sampling for environmental, food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and forensic applications.

Key Features:

  • Designed as a cost-effective yet high-performance GC system for routine labs.

  • Robust hardware optimized for reliability and long instrument life.

  • Supports essential injectors (split/splitless, multimode, on-column) and detectors (FID, TCD, µECD, NPD, FPD).

  • Touchscreen interface for simplified user operation and real-time system status.

  • Remote connectivity and diagnostic tools via browser-based access and mobile device support.

  • Retention Time Locking (RTL) for consistent, reproducible data across multiple instruments.

  • Advanced Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC) ensures precision in flow and pressure settings.

  • Compatible with Agilent autosamplers (7693A, 7650A) for automated sample throughput.

  • Integrated sleep/wake functions reduce energy consumption during idle times.

  • Seamless compatibility with Agilent OpenLab CDS software for method setup, reporting, and compliance.

  • Lower entry cost compared to flagship 8890/7890B GC systems, ideal for QC and teaching labs.

Applications:

  • Environmental monitoring: pesticide residues, air pollutants, VOCs, SVOCs, water quality.

  • Food and beverage safety: contaminants, flavors, aromas, food packaging residuals.

  • Petrochemical and chemical industry: hydrocarbons, solvents, refinery gases.

  • Pharmaceutical QC and R&D: residual solvents, formulation quality, stability testing.

  • Forensic and toxicology labs: drugs of abuse, fire debris, arson, and trace analysis.

  • Academic laboratories for teaching and method development.

  • Industrial hygiene and workplace safety monitoring.

Specifications:

Parameter Specification
GC Platform Agilent 8860 GC System
Inlets Split/Splitless, Multimode (MMI), On-Column
Detectors FID, TCD, µECD, NPD, FPD, MS compatible
Oven Programmable, fast heating/cooling, stable thermal performance
Flow Control Advanced Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC), constant flow/pressure modes
Autosampler Agilent 7650A, 7693A Automatic Liquid Samplers
Acquisition Modes Full Scan, SIM (when coupled with MS), multi-signal detection
Dynamic Range >10⁷ (FID)
Vacuum System Not applicable (standalone GC), MS configurations use turbomolecular pump
Interface GC/MS interface available for EI/CI ionization
Software Agilent OpenLab CDS, ChemStation
Compliance 21 CFR Part 11 compliant with CDS software


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