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Shimadzu LCMS-2020 Single Quadrupole LC/MS with Prominence UFLC  high-speed, integrated LC-MS system combining fast chromatography with reliable single quadrupole mass spectrometry for pharmaceutical, food safety, environmental, forensic, and clinical research applications.
  • Key Features:

    • Integrated LCMS-2020 single quadrupole mass spectrometer with Shimadzu Prominence UFLC for high-speed, high-throughput LC-MS analysis.

    • Fast scanning capability (15,000 u/sec) and rapid polarity switching (<15 msec) for versatile compound detection.

    • UFLC technology enables ultra-fast separations with sharp peaks and high reproducibility.

    • High-sensitivity detection with optimized ion optics and atmospheric pressure ionization sources (ESI, APCI).

    • Robust, compact, and easy-to-maintain design suitable for QA/QC and applied research.

    • Seamless integration of LC and MS modules controlled by LabSolutions software with automated method setup and reporting.

    • Wide dynamic range for simultaneous analysis of trace-level and high-concentration compounds.

    • Ideal for routine laboratories requiring speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

    • Full compliance support for regulated industries (21 CFR Part 11).

  • Applications:

    • Pharmaceuticals: Drug development, impurity profiling, formulation analysis, quality control testing.

    • Food Safety: Pesticides, mycotoxins, contaminants, and nutritional compounds.

    • Environmental Monitoring: Water, soil, and air analysis for pollutants and emerging contaminants.

    • Forensic & Toxicology: Drug screening, forensic casework, doping analysis.

    • Clinical Research: Small-molecule biomarker quantification, metabolic studies.

    • Chemical & Industrial: Quality assurance of raw materials, specialty chemical analysis.

    • Academic & Teaching: LC-MS method development, routine laboratory training.

  • Specifications:

Parameter Specification
LC Platform Shimadzu Prominence UFLC with ultra-fast gradient capability, high-pressure pumps, precision autosampler
MS System Type Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Ionization Modes ESI (Electrospray Ionization), APCI (Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization), Positive/Negative switching
Scan Speed Up to 15,000 u/sec
Polarity Switching <15 msec
Mass Range Typically up to 2,000 m/z (application dependent)
Sensitivity High-sensitivity ion optics for trace analysis
Dynamic Range 4–5 orders of magnitude
Resolving Power Unit resolution (single quadrupole)
Vacuum System Multi-stage turbomolecular pump
Autosampler Prominence UFLC autosampler with high throughput and optional cooling
Interface Heated ESI/APCI dual-source design
Software LabSolutions LCMS – unified control of UFLC and MS with compliance functions
Compliance 21 CFR Part 11 compatible for regulated environments


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