General Description

• For developing instruments related to deep space and outer planet organic analysis
• Development of inlet systems, analytical columns, separation techniques, and mass spectrometers
• Houses the Multi-Dimensional Chromatography Instrument (GC×GC) (left) and the Resistively-Heated Thermal Modulator Development Instrument (right)

Lab Capabilities

• GCxGC Instrument:
  • Agilent 7890 Gas Chromatograph
  • Secondary oven inside, external cryo-cooler
  • Flame Ionization Detector (FID) to detect organics and a Quad-Jet Dual Stage Thermal Modulator for high resolution
• Resistively-Heated Thermal Modulator Development Instrument:
  • Agilent 6890 Gas Chromatograph
  • Two Stage Resistively Heated and Liquid Cooled Thermal Modulator
  • Flame Ionization Detector (FID)