Comprehensive GC-MS (Shimadzu SQMS with GCMSsolution)
- Duration: 4 days for face-to-face
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Delivery methods: Blended learning | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Manufacturer(s): Shimadzu |
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £1,990.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS Heated members receive a discount on this course
What will you learn on this course?
The four-day Comprehensive GC-MS Training course introduces the fundamental theory of single quadrupole GC-MS along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Shimadzu single quadrupole Mass Spectrometer using GCMSsolution software.
This course includes an introduction to quadrupole mass spectrometry, method development and troubleshooting; hardware configuration; MS tuning; creating scan and SIM methods; sequences; qualitative and quantitative data analysis; and reports; an introduction to deconvolution; and method maintenance.
The course will train the operator to perform the maintenance required to ensure the smooth running of the instrument. The course also discusses the principles of troubleshooting by examining the effects of faults in the system on the chromatographic output. This course includes troubleshooting and maintenance focusing on tunes & diagnostics, GC considerations, vacuum system, ion source, quadrupole mass filter and MS detector.
It combines a mixture of classroom based presentations with hands-on hardware and software lab exercises, to give you comprehensive training.
Learning outcomes
- You will learn the theory & principles of mass spectrometry focusing on the single quadrupole GC-MS
- You will become familiar with the Shimadzu single quadrupole Mass Spectrometer instrumentation learning about the function & operation of individual components
- You will gain knowledge of the important MS parameters
- You will gain practical experience of performing the maintenance of each MS component including vacuum system, ion source, quadrupole mass filter & detector
- You will learn the strategies and gain practical experience of instrument troubleshooting
- You will learn the operation of the GCMSsolution software
- You will learn installation, set-up and get an overview of the software
- You will learn about the types of tuning methods, undertake air/water checks & an autotune then interpret the results
- You will learn how to create full scan and SIM methods to gain an understanding of each method type
- You will learn how to analyse individual samples and create sequences for analysing multiple samples
- You will undertake qualitative data analysis including library searching and deconvolution
- You will undertake quantitative data analysis creating calibration curves and producing appropriate sample reports
Who is this course for?
This course is primarily for analysts and technicians responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Shimadzu single quadrupole GC-MS instruments using GCMSsolution software. This is also the introductory course for those learning the Shimadzu triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with GCMSsolution software.
