Supply of Triple Mass Analyzer Mass Spectrometer to University of Northumbria at Newcastle

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University of Northumbria at Newcastle awarded a contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the supply of a mass spectrometer.

The instrument must consist of three mass analyzers: a quadrupole, a linear ion trap, and an Orbitrap.

It must perform a full cycle at 500,000 resolution at m/z 200 in full scan mode, and support CID and HCD at any MSn stage with fragment ion detection in either the ion trap or Orbitrap.

The system must achieve mass accuracy of <3 ppm RMS with external calibration over 24 hours without mass recalibration, and <1 ppm RMS with internal calibration.

It must include an Advanced Active Beam Guide or equivalent to prevent neutrals and unwanted ions from entering the quadrupole, and a removable ion transfer tube that can be detached without breaking vacuum.

The contract value is £700,000.