GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROMETRY (GC/MS)

What is GCMS?

Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is a quick method to analyze mixtures of vapours.  Gas Chromatography sorts the individual molecules.  Mass spectroscopy is then used to identify each type of molecule on the basis of weight.

Acsion's Capabilities

• Characterization of gas and volatile liquid formulations
• Degradation product identification
• Trace analysis of sterilization residues
• Trace chemical detection, identification and analysis
• Detection, identification and quantification of hazardous agents in the                      State-of-the-Art - hp5970A Series Mass Selective
  environment                                                                                                                 Detector with 5890 SERIES II Gas Chromatograph

Customer Benefits

• Rapid and accurate identification and quantification of the components in complex vapour mixtures
• Highly sensitive measurements as low as 1 ppm
• Minimal sample sizes as low as 1 ml
• Analysis report includes quantified results in customer specified format
• Data interpretation and analysis available upon request

Applications

• Analysis of advanced composites and adhesives for aerospace and automotive applications
• Characterization of new composites, resins and adhesives
• Pre- and post-cure trace analysis of resins & adhesives
• Various other applications using plastics and other materials