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Mass Spectrometry Laboratory
As a multiuser research facility, Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (MASS Lab) provides access to a wide range of mass spectrometry instruments for organic and biological samples. The MASS Lab is capable of performing analysis using many different ionization techniques including: low and high resolution electrospray (ESI), low resolution matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI), MS/MS (ESI and MALDI), GC/MS (EI), and LC/MS (ESI). Please feel free to contact Dr. Xinsong Lin for user training, service inquiries and sample submission.
| Phone | Location | Hours | Facility Director |
| (850) 645.5767 | 1008 CSL | 8:00 – 5:00 M-F | Dr. Xinsong Lin |
Laboratory Instruments
JEOL AccuTOF Mass Spectrometer
Time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer with reflectron geometry and conventional electrospray and nano-electrospray ionization sources. Used to determine mass/charge ratios of pure compounds and components of mixtures. Equipped with ternary gradient liquid chromatograph for LC-MS analyses of complex organic, environmental, biochemical solutions.
Specifications:
- Model: JMS-T100LC
- Mass Range: 6 – 10,000 m/z
- Resolution: 6000
- Mass Accuracy: 5 ppm RMS
- Sensitivity: S/N > 10 for 10 pg resperine
Rate:
- Internal User: $11/hr
- External User: $22/hr
Location:
CSL 116
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Agilent 6230 TOF-MS
Agilent 6230 TOF MS provides accurate mass analyses over a wide mass range. Ideal for organic mass spectrometry. The system can be configured to work either as LC-MS or DART-MS (for rapid detection of analytes). LC-MS configuration is available only on Tuesdays.
Specifications:
- Sensitivity, MS Mode: 1pg: 50:1 S/N reserpine
- Mass Resolution: 22,000@1522 m/z
- Mass Accuracy: < 1 ppm MS Mode
- LC-MS Mass Range: m/z 25-20,000
- DART- MS Mass Range: m/z 50-1200
- Scan Speed: 30 scans/second
Rate:
Internal User
- LC-MS: $20/hr
- DART-MS (Self Service): $5/sample
- DART-MS (Full Service): $20/sample
External User
- LC-MS: $40/hr
- DART-MS (Self Service): $10/sample
- DART-MS (Full Service): $40/sample
Location:
CSL 1008 B
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Agilent 1260 Infinity II LC
Agilent 1260 Infinity II LC is used to separate complex chemical, biological and environmental mixtures. The system consists of a flexible pump, multisampler and variable wavelength detector. Superior quaternary mixing and a delay volume of 350 μL enable shortest run times, highest precision and accuracy.
Specifications:
- For Use With Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Food Safety, Clinical Research, and Forensic Toxicology
- Mass Range 5 to 3000 m/z
- Is either connected to a UV detector or to the Agilent 6320 TOF
Rate:
- Internal User: $10/hr
- External User: $20/hr
Location:
CSL 1008 B
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GE ÄKTA Pure 25 M
GE ÄKTA pure 25 M chromatography system is used for reliable purification of protiens, peptides and nucleic acids.
Specifications:
- Flow Rate: 0.001 – 25 ml/min
- Max. Operating Pressure: 20 MPa
- UV Monitor: 280 nm
- Viscosity Range: 0.35 – 10 cP
Rate:
$2.50/hr
Location:
CSL 4501 (Cold Room)
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Sorvall Centrifuge
High-speed (up to 22,000 rpm) centrifuge with fixed angle and swinging bucket rotors.
Specifications:
- Model: RC 6 PLUS
- Max. Speed: 22,000 rpm
Location:
CSL 116
Bruker Autoflex III MALDI TOF Mass Spectrometer
Time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) used for identification and structural analysis of large biomolecules such as proteins, polymers, sugars, etc. The instrument has a capability of TOF/TOF technology (LIFT) for tandem MS (MS/MS), and can be utilized either linear or reflectron configuration with both positive and negative modes.
Specifications:
- Model: AUTOFLEX III L200
- Resolution: > 8,000
- Mass Accuracy: < 20 ppm with extrnal calibration; < 5 ppm with internal calibration
- Sensitivity: 500 amol [Glu1]-Fibrinopeptide (m/z 1,570) at S/N > 20
Rate:
- Internal User: $11/hr
- External User: $22/hr
Location:
CSL 1011B CSL
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Perkin Elmer Clarus 500 GC-MS
Perkin Elmer Clarus 500 GC-MS provides identification and structural characterization of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in complex mixtures.
Specifications:
- Mass Range: 1 – 1200 u
- Ionization Mode: Electron Ionization
- Electron Ionization Voltage: 10 – 100 eV
- Mass Stability: ± 0.1 m/z over 48 Hours
- Scan rate: Up to 6500 amu/sec
Rate:
$12/hr
Location:
CSL 116
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Thermo Scientific iCAP RQ ICP-MS
Thermo Scientific iCAP RQ ICP-MS is capable of detecting most of the elements in the periodic table. Ideal for inorganic material analysis, geochemical exploration and pharmaceutical research.
Specifications:
- Detection limit: < 0.5 ppt
- Mass Range: 2 – 290 u
- Resolution: User definable
- Abundance Sensitivity: < 0.5 ppm @ m-1 (m= 238U)
- Mass Stability: ≤ ± 0.025 u per day
- Scan Speed: > 3700 amu/s; Li to U with 40 interval masses
Rate:
- Internal User: $20/hr
- External User: $40/hr
Location:
CSL 1008 B
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Thermo TSQ Quantis Mass Spectrometer
The TSQ Quantis mass spectrometer offers confident quantitation every day for wide ranges of applications. These instruments are built on a foundation of shared, state-of-the-art hardware and software components, offering outstanding robustness and sensitivity. With its segmented quadrupoles, an enhanced dual-mode discrete-dynode electron multiplier detector, and high-resolution SRM (0.4 FWHM), the TSQ Quantis meets every targeted quantitation workflow requirement, with an ease-of-use that ensures quality data from every user, every molecule, and every analytical lab. This makes it easier to transfer methods from one instrument to another when methods progress from single, sample-based experiments to validation and routine high-volume screening and quantitation.
Specifications:
- Mass Range 5 – 3000 m/z
- Operated in SRM or full scan mode
- Used in direct injection or coupled with Vanquish UHPLC system
Rate:
- Internal User: $20/hr
- External User: $40/hr
Location:
CSL 1008 B
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