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Shimadzu 8060 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS (ACSRC)

The Shimadzu 8060 Triple Quadrupole LCMS is a low resolution mass spectrometer instrument suitable for targeted analysis of small molecules in complex samples.

Overview

The Shimadzu 8060 Triple Quadrupole LCMS combines the separation power of Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) with the detection power of a triple quad instrument and provides the highest levels of sensitivity and selectivity for targeted analysis of small molecules in complex samples such as tissue homogenates, blood, or lysates from cell cultures. The Dual Ion Source (DUIS) incorporates both electrospray ionization (ESI) and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) into a single ion source. This flexibility makes it well suited for samples with a wide diversity of analytes.

Features

  • Mass Range: 2-2,000 m/z
  • Mass Resolution: <0.7 amu (FWHM)
  • Ionization Sources: DUIS (simultaneous ESI & APCI)
  • In-line UV/Vis absorbance detector

Software

Analysis for the Shimadzu Mass Spectrometer is supported by LabSolutions & Insight software.

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Support

Email Sree Sreebhavan for all enquiries related to the Shimadzu 8060 Mass Spectrometer.

Considerations

Suitable for reverse-phase UHPLC using columns of 2 – 4.6 mm i.d. The instrument is located in a standard (PC1) lab and standard lab requirements are in place.

Limitations

This is a low-resolution mass spec instrument with an m/z range up to 2,000.

Cost

This instrument is charged per hour. Current rates are:

  • $60/h (Public Good and Non-Commercial)
  • $90/h (Commercial)

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Eligibility

Available for postgraduate students, doctoral candidates and staff of the University of Auckland. External users and commercial users are also eligible to use the equipment.

Access Requirements

The Shimadzu 8060 Triple Quadrupole LCMS is housed in Room 504-011 in the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Training

This instrument is available for self-use only and not operated as a service. Users are required to undergo basic training (provided) before using the equipment, and should contact Sree Sreebhavan to arrange details.

Booking

Contact Sree Sreebhavan for all instrument bookings.