Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is used by SGS M-Scan for a wide range of analyses. The combination of these two powerful techniques and the extensive library of data available to assist in the identification of unknown species make GC-MS an ideal tool for a consulting analytical laboratory. SGS M-Scan uses GC-MS for applications including:
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Carbohydrate / glycosylation analysis - monosaccharide composition and linkage analysis
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Analysis of unknowns
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Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds analysed by solvent extraction GC-MS
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Analysis of additives in natural and synthetic polymers
The breadth of applications for Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is further enhanced by its combination with other techniques:
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Pyrolysis GC-MS for the analysis of solid samples e.g. polymers
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Thermal Desorption GC-MS for the analysis of odours and volatiles
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Headspace GC-MS for the analysis of volatiles
