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Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer Next-generation hybrid LC-MS/MS system combining Orbitrap and Astral analyzers for ultra-fast proteomics and omics research
  • Key Features:
    • Revolutionary dual analyzer design combining Orbitrap and Astral analyzers for unprecedented speed and resolution
    • Acquisition speeds up to 200 Hz for ultra-deep proteome coverage in record time
    • Resolving power exceeding 80,000 FWHM at m/z 200 with exceptional dynamic range
    • Superior sensitivity enabling confident identification of >8,000 proteins in a single LC run
    • Capable of single-cell proteomics with ultra-low sample amounts
    • Compatible with advanced fragmentation methods (HCD, CID, ETD, EThcD)
    • Seamless integration with nanoLC and UHPLC platforms for complex sample analysis
    • Advanced data acquisition workflows optimized for DIA, DDA, and PRM experiments
    • Software ecosystem: Xcalibur™, Proteome Discoverer™, Biopharma Finder™, and real-time search-enabled workflows
    • Designed for robustness and throughput in high-demand omics and biopharma labs

  • Applications:
    • Large-scale quantitative proteomics and biomarker discovery
    • Single-cell proteomics and low-abundance biomolecule detection
    • High-throughput metabolomics and lipidomics
    • Structural biology and post-translational modification (PTM) analysis
    • Biopharmaceutical characterization (mAbs, ADCs, intact proteins)
    • Multi-omics integration for systems biology research

  • Specifications:

    Specification Details
    MS Platform Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral
    MS System Type Hybrid Orbitrap–Astral LC-MS/MS
    Ionization Source Electrospray Ionization (ESI), nano-ESI
    Mass Analyzers Orbitrap + Astral
    Mass Resolution >80,000 FWHM at m/z 200
    Acquisition Speed Up to 200 Hz
    Mass Accuracy <1 ppm with external calibration
    Fragmentation Methods HCD, CID, ETD, EThcD
    Polarity Modes Positive and negative switching
    Dynamic Range >6 orders of magnitude
    Sensitivity Sub-femtomole detection (single-cell compatible)
    Acquisition Modes DDA, DIA, PRM, real-time search (RTS)
    Software Thermo Xcalibur™, Proteome Discoverer™, BioPharma Finder™, Chromeleon™
    Compliance 21 CFR Part 11 ready

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