Chromatography
Chromatography is the process of separating a mixture, to allow for quantification and identification of the analytes. Both gas and liquid chromatography are available, with a wide variety of detectors. Mass spectroscopy is also available. These techniques are critical for both research and industries in the fields of environmental science, pharmaceutical, food safety, forensics, and energy
![1260 Infinity HPLC](/content/dam/analytical-centre/images/spectroscopy/1260-Infinity-HPLC-2.jpg)
The HPLC system allows for multiple detectors to detect a variety of samples. We have several columns available and can help procure other columns as required.
- DAD - Photo diode array detector
- RI - Refractive index detector
- ELSD - Evaporative light scanning detector
- Fraction collector
- Quaternary pump
- Peltier column heater
- Temperature controlled sample compartment
External Users
$70 per hour
(The hourly rate does not include the cost of vials or mobile phase)
Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.
![1260 LC - Advion MS](/content/dam/analytical-centre/images/spectroscopy/1260-LC-Advion-MS-2.jpg)
The HPLC - MS system is used for larger molecular weight samples. The single quadrupole system has both APCI as well as EI ionization. Direct probe as well as extraction from a TLC plate is possible.
- DAD - Photodiode Array
- Binary pump
- Peltier column heater
- Advion Expression MSTLC plate extractor
External Users
$100 per hour
(Sample vials, and filtration requirements are not included in the hourly rate)
Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.
![7890B GC & 5977B MS](/content/dam/analytical-centre/images/spectroscopy/7890B-GC-5977B-MS-2.jpg)
The GCMS allows for separation and analysis of a number of organic compounds.
- GCMS
- Quadrupole MS
- Gas sampling injector
External Users
$100 per hour
(The hourly price does not include the cost of vials and caps)
Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.
![Viscotek Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)](/content/dam/analytical-centre/images/spectroscopy/Viscotek-GPC-.jpg)
Molecular weight determination is accomplished using the GPC. This technique allows for looking at inorganic polymers and requires the sample to be soluble in Tetrahydrofuran (THF).
- Triple detector array - THF mode only
External Users
$70 per hour
(The hourly rate does not include vials, or filters. A standard must be run with analysis)
Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.