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LOW THERMAL MASS GAS CHROMATOGRAPH (LTM-GC)

ICx Technologies has redefined the industry standard for high performance gas chromatography with its Low Thermal Mass Gas Chromatograph (LTM-GC) for use with its Griffin family of GC/MS products.

This proprietary LTM-GC design:

• Provides flexibility in the sample preparation process
• Simplifies routine maintenance operations
• Cuts down routine maintenance costs
• Reduces power requirements
• Produces ultra-fast separations
• Directly interfaces to all of the Griffin Mass Spectrometers

Our LTM-GC design provides flexibility in the sample preparation process as it enables the operator to use it in combination with traditional liquid injection techniques or with Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fibers. The usable life of the LTM-GC is extended with the use of replaceable guard columns. The novel heating technology and miniaturization provides rapid heating of the columns and reduces the system's overall power requirements.

The unique LTM-GC design allows for self-containment within the Griffin GC/MS instrument housing and directly interfaces to the Griffin Mass Spectrometer to meet the industry need for the most definitive, mobile that chemical analysis.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Flow Rate	0.5-2mL/minute (column dependent)
Column Dimensions	Standard LTM-GC installed on Griffin GC/MS systems is: DB 5MS, 30m x .25mm x .25µm
Temperature Ramp Rate	Up to 90°C/minute (column dependent)
Temperature Range	Temperature programmable from 40-300°C/min (max temperature of 300°C)
Injector Temperature	Split/split less injector 200°C default, 250°Cmax
Carrier Gases	Choice of Helium or Hydrogen (Available from many sources)