Comprehensive ICP-MS/MS software (Agilent MassHunter for QQQMS)
- Duration: 2 days for live courses
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Manufacturer specific
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent |
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £1,050.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC HEaTED CAMS Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your comprehensive guide to using Agilent MassHunter software for inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) with a tandem quadrupole MS (QQQMS)
Days 3 – 4 of the Comprehensive ICP-MS/MS (Agilent QQQMS with MassHunter)
Learn all about Agilent MassHunter software for inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) focusing on tandem quadrupole (QQQ) ICP-MS/MS with this 2-day, elemental analysis course.
This software course introduces the fundamentals of MassHunter alongside the principles of ICP-MS/MS operation and data analysis, combining classroom-based presentations with exercises using the software. Enhance your understanding further with instrument parts to handle and see (virtual) including an ICP torch, peristaltic pump and MS quadrupole.
This course is ideal for professionals, students, analysts, and technicians responsible for the operation of Agilent ICP-MS/MS and/or data analysis using MassHunter software.
Why should I join?
On completion, you will have in-depth knowledge of how to use and operate MassHunter software, providing you with the skills necessary to go back to your lab and confidently work with MassHunter to operate and process data with Agilent ICP-MS/MS instrumentation.
This Comprehensive ICP-MS/MS software course gives you:
- Strong theoretical and practical skills on Agilent ICP-MS/MS MassHunter software
- Clear explanations of MassHunter for ICP-MS/MS following a step-by-step approach
- A clear work through of MassHunter from setting-up and preparation through to quantitative data analysis and how to perform sample measurement
- Software exercises, producing performance/tune reports, creating calibrations and switching between various modes on the MassHunter software
- Chemistry methodology with a ‘how to’ and ‘why’ perspective rather than just pressing buttons
What would I learn?
This engaging and comprehensive MassHunter software training course goes beyond simply showing which buttons to press. Delivered at a clear, enjoyable pace, it gives not only the practical skills but also the confidence to use your own system efficiently and effectively back in the lab. You will learn:
- Principles behind instrument operation and data analysis using Agilent MassHunter software including workflow to maximise efficiency in your sample analyses
- Explore the software interface and how to navigate around MassHunter with ease
- Understand how MassHunter communicates, and how to configure the ICP-MS/MS hardware
- Explore data acquisition parameters within MassHunter software, and how to optimise ICP-MS/MS performance
- Operation of MassHunter software to create and edit the parameters of methods, batches and sequences effectively
- Principles of data analysis and how to apply these in methods and reporting
What knowledge will I gain?
- Understand the fundamentals, theory, and interface behind Agilent’s ICP-MS/MS MassHunter software
- Gain practical experience in using MassHunter software to perform a variety of tasks, including instrument set-up and checking instrument hardware such as the nebuliser and torch
- Grasp the reasons why to tune an ICP-MS/MS prior to analysis and go through the steps
- Discover how to set up a method and parameters, selecting elements and setting standard levels for calibration
- Understand how to switch between key operational modes including single quad mode, on mass mode and mass shift mode
- Determine how to use MassHunter for quantitative data analysis, exploring internal standard stability and how to adjust calibration curves
- Learn how to create a batch for analysis defining terms such as standards, blanks, and samples
- Fully comprehend the Agilent ICP-MS/MS MassHunter software from sample preparation through to reporting
Is this course for me?
This training is designed for anyone who needs a solid theoretical and practical approach to learning Agilent ICP-MS/MS MassHunter software
- For those with basic knowledge of ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS, looking to enhance their knowledge and skills on Agilent ICP-MS/MS MassHunter software
- Analysts & technicians requiring training or a clear and structured refresher on Agilent ICP-MS/MS software
- Laboratory or line managers overseeing Agilent ICP-MS/MS instruments and software
- Data analysts and report writers who interpret results but do not use the instruments and would like more knowledge and experience of MassHunter software
- Service and consultant engineers who need a more complete picture of MassHunter software or refresher
- Sales, marketing or commercial teams working with ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS systems, consumables, data, or laboratory services and would like more in-depth knowledge about MassHunter software
