Thermo Fisher Scientific GC Detectors for Gas Chromatography

iConnect GC Detectors Designed for Enhanced Productivity in Chromatography Analysis and Detection

Thermo Scientific iConnect GC detectors redefine flexibility and usability in gas chromatography (GC) and GC-MS analysis.

  • Modular design: swap out these modules and reconfigure your instrument for a specific workflow or method.
  • Continuous operation: enable continuous operation or dramatically reduce maintenance downtime. Simply replace dirty units with clean backups and be back to running samples again in a few minutes.
  • Optimized analysis: optimize your analysis with instruments designed for superior performance, reliability, and sensitivity.

Browse our complete portfolio below, or let one of our experts help you tailor a selection specific to your application and workflow needs.

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iConnect GC Detectors for Gas Chromatography
TRACE 1300 and 1600 Series GC Systems
iConnect Flame Ionization Detector (FID)

Achieve highly sensitive detection of organic compounds with the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) for TRACE 1300 and 1600 Series GC systems. This GC detector's small cell volume and rapid acquisition response make it perfect for both standard and fast gas chromatography analysis.

Key Features | FID GC Detector

  • Superior sensitivity and a wide dynamic range
  • High sensitivity and rapid acquisition speed, ideal for fast GC applications
  • Flameout detection and automatic re-ignition
iConnect Electron Capture Detector (ECD)

Achieve outstanding selectivity and sensitivity for trace-level detection and analysis of compounds with electronegative functional groups using this iConnect ECD gas chromatography detector (GC detector). This detector ensures precise detection and analysis of your gas samples, enhancing overall sensitivity in your GC analysis. With this advanced detection instrument, you can detect even the smallest traces of compounds, making it an essential tool for high-sensitivity gas chromatography.

Key Features | ECD GC Detector

  • Outstanding performance with a miniaturized cell equipped with a purged, removable anode to maximize robustness while guaranteering detection and sensitivity.
iConnect Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector (NPD)

Multiple dedicated sources bring exceptional selectivity and sensitivity to the determination and detection of organic compounds containing nitrogen or phosphorus using a gas chromatography detector (GC detector). This instrument enhances the analysis of your samples, ensuring high sensitivity and precise detection in your GC analysis. These advanced detection instruments are essential for achieving accurate and reliable results in the analysis of compounds that contain nitrogen or phosphorus.

Key Features | NPD GC Detector

  • Selectivity and sensitivity for critical NPD analyses
  • Available with ceramic beads
  • Compatible with element-specific sources
iConnect Pulsed Discharge Detector (PDD)

The PDD gas chromatography detector (GC detector) is a modern, effective solution for the detection and analysis of impurities in high purity grade gas, such as oxygen. This instrument uses metastable helium molecules as the ionization source, ensuring high sensitivity and precise detection in your gas samples. The PDD enhances the sensitivity and selectivity of your GC analysis, making it an essential tool for detecting trace-level impurities in high purity gases.

Key Features | PDD GC Detector

  • Versatile, allowing for installation on any TRACE 1300 or 1600 Series GC
iConnect Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)

Get exceptional thermal stability and extremely fast response with the iConnect Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) for the TRACE 1300 and 1600 Series gas chromatography detectors (GC detectors). This instrument enhances the detection and analysis of your samples, ensuring universal response and precise detection in your GC analysis. The iConnect TCD is an essential tool for achieving reliable and accurate results with universal response in gas chromatography.

Key Features | TCD GC Detector

  • Ideal as an all-purpose GC detector with extended dynamic range up to percentage
  • Nondestructive to samples
  • An extremely wide range of gas chromatography applications
iConnect Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)

Achieve exceptional sensitivity and response stability for the detection and analysis of sulfur, phosphorus, or tin using this gas chromatography detector (GC detector). This instrument offers expanded applicability due to its extended operating temperature range and dual wavelength capabilities. Enhance your gas sample analysis with high sensitivity and precise detection, making this detection instrument essential for reliable and accurate GC analysis of sulfur, phosphorus, or tin compounds.

Key Features | FPD GC Detector

  • Dual-tube configuration option for simultaneous specific detection
  • Specific to supphur, phosphorus, or tin-containing compounds

Explore the TRACE 1600 Series GC
Understand the features and benfits of the TRACE 1600 Series GC and AI/AS Liquid Autosampler

Newly designed from the ground up, the Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 and 1610 gas chromatographs are compact, versatile systems that increase productivity and lower costs in QA/QC and routine laboratories.


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