• Optimized MS/MS detection for demanding, multi-analyte quantitative applications      
• Comprehensive range of MS and MS/MS experiments for quantitative and qualitative analysis      
• Versatile sample introduction and ionization techniques      
• Dynamic range > 5 orders of magnitude for wide concentration ranges      
• Dedicated application managers for your specialized analytical requirements      
• Small footprint that sits easily on your laboratory benchtop      

       Versatile Range of Robust Ionization Options       The Quattro micro GC™ offers a versatile range of quick-swap ionization options, including both GC/MS interface EI, CI (positive and negative) and direct insertion probes for DCI and solids              Tandem MS Design Enables Multi-analyte, Trace Quantitation              The rapid acquisition of multiple reaction monitoring channels with short cycle times allows large numbers of compounds to be combined into a single GC/MS/MS method, delivering significant gains in productivity              The high selectivity of the MS/MS configuration maximizes analyte signal with minimum chemical interference, providing trace level limits of detection even in complex matrices.              [img]http://www.labwrench.com/core/images/articles/images/quat.JPG[/img]              Comprehensive Software Control and Applications              Automate thousands of quality control checks for your quantitative and confirmatory data using the dedicated TargetLynx™ Application Manager              Why Tandem Quadrupole MS?              Tandem quadrupole mass spectrometers are versatile instruments that can perform a wide variety of experiments:      

      
• Full scan for mass confirmation      
• Single ion recording for selected ion monitoring      
• Product ion scan for structural elucidation      
• Precursor scan for class-specific screening using common fragments      
• Constant neutral loss for class-specific screening using common losses      
• Multiple reaction monitoring for selective, trace level quantitation      

       [img]http://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/category/media/detail_page_images/Quattro_micro_GC_detail_2.jpg[/img]       The use of two mass analyzers provides improved data quality for a wide range of applications:      

      
• High selectivity to reduce or eliminate matrix interferences      
• High sensitivity for trace levels - low reporting limits      
• Quantitative accuracy for reproducibility, stability and dynamic range, and accurate quantitation of targets at low levels in matrix