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Waters ACQUITY UPLC with QDa Mass Detector  compact single quadrupole LC/MS system for pharmaceutical, food, environmental, chemical, and academic routine analysis
  • Key Features:

    • Compact single quadrupole mass detector designed for seamless integration with ACQUITY UPLC systems.

    • Provides mass spectral information to complement optical detectors (UV, PDA, fluorescence).

    • Ease of use with minimal training required—ideal for routine LC analysis.

    • Quick and confident identification of compounds without the complexity of advanced MS.

    • Small footprint with plug-and-play integration into existing UPLC workflows.

    • Cost-effective entry point into mass spectrometry for routine labs.

    • Compatible with Empower and MassLynx software for streamlined operation and data reporting.

  • Applications:

    • Pharmaceutical QC & Development: Routine impurity checks, assay verification, stability testing.

    • Food & Beverage Testing: Contaminant screening, ingredient verification, authenticity testing.

    • Environmental Analysis: Simple pollutant detection, water quality testing.

    • Chemical Industry: Routine product verification and quality checks.

    • Academic & Teaching Labs: Training, routine analysis, and LC/MS teaching workflows.

  • Specifications:

Specification Detail
LC/MS Platform ACQUITY UPLC with QDa Mass Detector
MS System Type Single Quadrupole Mass Detector
Mass Range m/z 30–1250
Resolution Unit mass resolution
Ionization Modes ESI (positive and negative switching)
Autosampler ACQUITY UPLC autosampler
Acquisition Modes Full scan, Selected Ion Recording (SIR)
Dynamic Range ~4 orders of magnitude
Mass Accuracy Nominal mass accuracy
Vacuum System Integrated compact vacuum system
Interface Direct integration with UPLC system
Software Empower, MassLynx
Compliance 21 CFR Part 11 compatible

 

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