Name of the equipment: Gas Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometer Make & Model: GC: Perkin Elmer Clarus 580 MS: Perkin Elmer Clarus SQ 8 S I-Stem Registration ID- 3222319 Category of Instrument Analytical Chemistry Types of Analysis / Testing ● Separation, identification, and quantification of volatile and semi-volatile compounds; ● High-sensitivity mass spectrometric detection; ● Qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex mixtures Application: ● Pharmaceutical analysis ● Environmental testing (viz. VOC analysis) ● Forensics & toxicology ● Food & flavour analysis ● Petrochemical & industrial chemistry Description of Instrument A high-performance GC-MS system combining the Clarus 580 GC (precise separation with advanced temperature control) and the Clarus SQ 8S MS (single quadrupole MS for reliable compound identification).

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Faculty In-charge: Dr. Anantha Singh T S Dr. Bhaskar S Email ID: singh87@nitc.ac.in bhaskars@nitc.ac.in Phone number: Anantha Singh: +91-8758790511 Bhaskar S: +91-9742720843

Technical Staff: Fashid V C (TA) fashidvc@nitc.ac.in Amardeep KV (Technician) amardipkumarv@nitc.ac.in

Department CED Office Email ID cedoffice@nitc.ac.in Location Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering Lab Phone No 0495 228 6247

Features of the equipment ✔ Dual-detection capability (GC with FID/MS for flexible analysis) ✔ Advanced electronic pressure control (EPC) for precise flow regulation ✔ Universal MS compatibility with multiple ionization modes (EI)	Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any ⮚ Mass Range (MS): 1.2 – 1100 amu ⮚ Scan Speed (MS): Up to 10,000 amu/sec ⮚ Detection Limit (GC-MS): Sub-ppb level sensitivity ⮚ Integrated TurboMass/Simplicity software for automated method setup & data analysis
Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) ▪ GC Column Oven Temp Range: Ambient +4°C to 450°C ▪ MS Ion Source Temp: Up to 350°C ▪ Pressure Range (GC): 0 – 150 psi ▪ Mass Spectrometer Resolution: Unit resolution (1 amu) ▪ Data Acquisition Speed: Up to 20 spectra/second	Measurement/Sample specifications: ▪ Sample Type: Volatile & semi-volatile organic compounds ▪ Injection Volume (GC): 0.1 – 2 µL (liquid), 1 – 1000 mL (gas) ▪ Mass Spec Compatibility: EI (Electron Ionization) only ▪ Column Compatibility: Capillary columns (0.1 – 0.53 mm ID) ▪ Carrier Gas: Helium, Hydrogen, or Nitrogen

● Quantity:

o Liquid: 1 – 2 mL (for dilution if needed)

o Gas: 50 – 100 mL (in sealed vials)

● Pre-Preparation:

o Must be filtered (0.45 µm) to remove particulates

o Should be in volatile solvent (e.g., methanol, acetone, hexane)

o No heavy salts or non-volatile buffers

● User Instructions:

o Provide expected compounds (if known)

o Specify required sensitivity (ppm/ppb)

● Type of Samples Analysed:

o Organic compounds (drugs, pollutants, flavours, etc.)

o Not suitable for metals, polymers, or inorganic salts

o Maximum No. of Samples Accepted at a Time: 10 (batch processing possible)

o Minimum No. of Days Required for Analysis: 2–5 days (depends on complexity)

● Maximum No. of Samples Accepted at a Time: 10 (batch processing possible)

● Minimum No. of Days Required for Analysis: 2–5 days (depends on complexity)

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