5975C Series GC/MSD by Agilent Technologies

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Welcome to the next generation of the industry-proven Agilent 5975 Series MSD - the most popular GC/MS of all time. The Agilent 5975C inert MSD with its Triple-Axis Detector gives you innovative design features to boost your labs productivity and advanced analytical capabilities that enhance your resultsand your confidence. In addition to delivering better MS resolution and the lowest mass deviation available, the system offers superior sensitivity and spectral integrity.Advanced analysis routi... Read more


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5975C Series GC/MSD



Average Rating: 4.3
40 Scientists have reviewed this product

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    Reviewer
  • Member since: 2021

  • Organization: Ministerio Publico Fiscal de Córdoba



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    4 out of 5
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Great results.
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area: Narcotics analysis

"High capability to solve different combinations of substances. High resolution and reproducibility."

Review date: 26 Jul 2021 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Expert Reviewer

  • Member since: 2012

  • Organization: Erie County Public Health Lab



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    4 out of 5
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Excellent sales and service and effective analyzer for Volatile Organic testing
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Volatile analysis for drinking water

"After initial installation and training, unit combined with a Tekmar Atomx P&T unit has worked flawlessly for 1.5 years. Maintenance is minimal, and the Mass Hunter software has performed admirably with very few glitches. Unit is on service contracts and the technicians are on site within 1 day of a call and are knowledgeable of their product and have completed all PM's and repairs in one visit."

Review date: 09 Mar 2017 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Advanced Reviewer

  • Member since: 2017

  • Organization: Environmental Resources Managers Limited



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    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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The product is easy to use, efficient with dependable results.
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Analysis for VOC, SVOC in water, soil and sediment samples in oil contaminated areas

"Agilent 7890B (GC) and MS (5975C) with triple axis detector is efficient with high accuracy and precision in the result. Depending on the operator the instrument is flexible depending on the right method applications to perform several other analytical functions. Also, the parts if faulty are easily accessible together with the experts who can handle such situation."

Review date: 06 Mar 2017 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2009

  • Organization: National Environmental Agency



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    5 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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The Agilent technologies GC/MS equipment is perfect .
Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Analyses of the organic compounds in different matrixes

"Mass Spectrometry is a powerful method of analysis with it is possible identification of unknown components and the quantitative analysis of known components. Mass spectrometric detector advantages compared to others: • High sensitivity; • Specificity; • Selectivity. These features make mass spectrometer detector – universal. The analyzers are used in a wide variety of libraries, which greatly facilitates the screening and identification of unknown mixtures of components. Analyzer configured with proper columns and tested Agilent Technologies factory, followed by a standard checking out retention times, which saves valuable time spent on processing methods. For all above mentioned qualities and many more equipment is not expensive and it is quite easy to use. "

Review date: 25 Jan 2017 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Expert Reviewer

  • Member since: 2012

  • Organization: Erie County Public Health Lab



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    4 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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Great package of reliable hardware, and software
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Drinking water samples for THM and VOC analysis

"Agilent unit replaced older unit, and has more robust software capabilities albeit with a longer learning curve. The Mass Hunter software has enormous capabilities. The GC/MS hardware has been very reliable and maintenance needs have been minimal. Service has been quick to respond for all issues that have been encountered since installation."

Review date: 24 Jan 2017 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2011

  • Organization: OM Group INC.



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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Invaluable analytical tool optimized by Agilent
Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Specialty Chemicals and catalysts

"Excellent. Ease of maintenance. Robust MSD - even more so with Diffusion pump option. NO significant issues or repairs in 8-years. Versatile, able to be hooked up easily to several different hyphenated methods; headspace autosampler, pyrolizer. Have both Wiley and NIST libraries, both provide good initial identifications, as well as parametric retrieval and molecular structures. Technique provides invaluable information - solvents, intermediates, ligand chemistry."

Review date: 13 Jun 2016 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2015

  • Organization: Clinical Hospital



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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For me it is good because of our incorporate volatile headspace.
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Toxicological analyzer

"I have a very good impression about this equipment. I wish there was much more spectral characterization about forensic and poison substances available. "

Review date: 09 Jun 2016 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2012

  • Organization: EST Analytical



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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I have been using Agilent systems for years and find them to be great systems for environmental analyses.
Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Environmental

"The environmental data analysis software is easy to use. The system reaches vacuum quickly and tunes readily for a passing BFB tune. The system is stable for several months before the source needs cleaning and I receive very reproducible reliable results for my applications."

Review date: 03 Jun 2016 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2014

  • Organization: Gatech



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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Great sensitivity and highly efficient with deconvolution software
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:trace level detection

"The 5975 MSD in combination with 7890 GC is perfect for trace level detection of pesticide analysis. It provides increased sensitivity and better detection limit. It has enhanced analytical capabilities with reduced maintenance work. Advanced chemstation analysis provides much information with every run, with the automated spectral deconvolution software. "

Review date: 24 Feb 2016 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2014

  • Organization: ITAL



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    5 out of 5
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A good technical choice and showed an excellent cost/benefit relationship.
Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Food Contaminate

"Very sensitive, simple to operate, useful for the quantitative determination of 3-MCPD esters. The obtained results in our equipment in Brazil fit with other European labs. It was a good technical choice and showed an excellent cost/benefit relationship. "

Review date: 09 Nov 2015 | 5975C Series GC/MSD


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    Expert Reviewer

  • Member since: 2012

  • Organization: Erie County Public Health Lab



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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:VOC and THM analysis using Purge and Trap technique

"Installation was very smooth, with unit up and running within 2.5 days. The application training was very professional, and within 2 days the chemists were familiar with the basics of the Mass Hunter software, and generating sample test reports. Unit has worked beautifully, and Agilent sales staff have been terrific in providing info on consumable needs. "

Review date: 30 Apr 2015 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2011

  • Organization: OM Group INC.



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    4 out of 5
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Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Detection level determination, trace level determination and defragmentation

"Using the Agilent GC/MS has allowed me the ability to detect trace level components in tank waters, detection level determination in products for Regulatory concerns. The instrument is very robust and has a wide reaching platform to solve some of the more complicated issues. "

Review date: 23 Jan 2015 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2012

  • Organization: Anti-doping Center



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    5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Screening and routine work

"In our laboratory we use GC/MSD 5975C instruments for screening of large numbers of target compounds such as anabolic agents, diuretics, stimulants, narcotics and beta-blockers in urine matrices. The chromatographic system is easy to maintain. The software is user friendly and also enables fast calculations."

Review date: 24 Dec 2014 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2011

  • Organization: SGS Turkiye



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Textile Testing

"This product is easy to use and easy to maintain. It is really effective and stable. If you learn simple maintenance tips, you won't need a technical service for a long time. We use the instrument for lots of different applications and there isn’t any problem with any of them."

Review date: 07 Nov 2014 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: Widener University



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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 4.7
"This instrument is very easy to use. Undergraduates were able to easily understand how to use this instrument. The software that came with this instrument was able to be used by many people of different skill levels. Overall the instrument is very good and any problems were taken care of by the company."

Review date: 01 Jul 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: Widener University



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    4 out of 5
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Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:Chemistry/Analytical

"The instrument was easy to calibrate, set up and run according to the various procedures required. The library of predetermined mass spec spectra are very useful for chemical identification for larger and more complex molecules."

Review date: 21 Jun 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2010

  • Organization: Penn State University



  • Ease of use
    3 out of 5
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    2 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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Rating: 3.0

  • Application Area:Forensics

"The Agilent systems are great to work with and the ability to use MSD is very helpful for forensic applications."

Review date: 03 Jun 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: BP North american



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    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:petrochemical industry

"The instrument is robust and easy to use. I love the ease of use of the Chemstation software versus software for other GC-MS instruments."

Review date: 03 Jun 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: J.M. Smucker Company JIF R&D Lab



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    5 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:consumer foods

"The only GC/MS I would consider on the market. Very reliable and easy to use and maintain. Very stable. Used in most forensic and environmental laboratories."

Review date: 03 Jun 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: Environment Canada



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    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:Environmental

"Reliable and easy to use. We have been using it for many years. Servicing is excellent and general operation is good. "

Review date: 03 Jun 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: Sasol



  • Ease of use
    3 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 3.3

  • Application Area:petrochemical industry

"This is an important instrument in for quantitative and qualititative analysis of components in a product sample."

Review date: 03 Jun 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: T.E.LABORATORIES



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 3.3

  • Application Area:pharmaceutical analysis

"Easy to install new columns, liners, septa, nuts etc. The software is simple and easy for the analyst to follow. This model is ideal for new researchers who want to gain practice in GC/MS analysis."

Review date: 03 Jun 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: ESC Lab Sciences



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    5 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 4.0

  • Application Area:environmental

"Quality GC-MS system with increased sensitivity.  The multi mode inlet provides great analytical flexibility."

Review date: 29 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Advanced Reviewer

  • Member since: 2006

  • Organization: Robertet Flavors inc.



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    5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:food flavors

"This is a good product, it is fast and very easy to use. The after sales service is satisfactory. The value for money is reasonably good."

Review date: 29 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2002

  • Organization: Robertet Flavors, Inc.



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    5 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:Flavors

"The instrument is easy to use. It has not needed any repairs during the time we have had it, and so the service was not truly tested."

Review date: 28 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2010

  • Organization: CLINICAL LABORATORY



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    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:semi-volatiles

"This is a very good instrument.  Reliability, reproducibility, and ease of use are some of the great things about it."

Review date: 28 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: MAXXAM



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Rating: 5.0

  • Application Area:environmental

"Excellent product. The newer system has many advantages over the older 5973s. It has allowed us to incorporate the use of hydrogen carrier gas and achieve much lower sensitivities than in the past."

Review date: 28 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2009

  • Organization: GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:environmental research

"Very good and stable for research, teaching and method development for environmental projects. Very good database for searching the compounds with great information. It is also easy for multiple students to use the instrument with easy training and maintenance as well."

Review date: 28 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    1 out of 5
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    2 out of 5
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Rating: 2.3

  • Application Area:Biotechnology

"The instrument runs very well, but the service after purchase has been poor at times.  The ChemStation software is also cumbersome and not very user friendly."

Review date: 28 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: South Dakota State University



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    4 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:bio-fuels

"Pretty neat instrument. I use this for Ionic liquids and biofuel analysis and it’s a very useful instrument to have on hand."

Review date: 28 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2013

  • Organization: National Institute of Standards and Technology



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Rating: 4.3

  • Application Area:forensic chemistry

"Great work horse instrument.  It is easy to use and requires very little troubleshooting.  We use this to perform routine analysis on clinical and forensic samples."

Review date: 22 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2006

  • Organization: Eldan



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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Environmental Analysis

"A high quality system, very robust. Day to day stability and repeatability. Ready to use methods, short installation to results time. Excellent after sales support."

Review date: 20 May 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2010

  • Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago



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    4 out of 5
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    5 out of 5
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Rating: 4.7

  • Application Area:Life sciences

"Great instrument, nice versatility and works well with most columns. Trouble shooting is easy and fast and they have a great team of people available to help you."

Review date: 18 Mar 2013 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2012

  • Organization: Nestle



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5
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Rating: 4.3
"A marvellous system, sensitive, precise, easy to use and easy to clean."

Review date: 28 Jun 2012 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2006

  • Organization: Suburban Laboratories



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    4 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Environmental analysis

"This equipment has good sensitivity."

Review date: 03 May 2012 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2010

  • Organization: SAIC/Leidos



  • Ease of use
    4 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 3.3

  • Application Area:Chemical weapons detection

"Slow service, slow delivery of parts. Technical knowledge of the on-site service rep is fair."

Review date: 26 Mar 2012 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2010

  • Organization: NYS Department of Health



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    4 out of 5
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    3 out of 5
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Rating: 3.7

  • Application Area:Environmental

"The instrument performs as advertised. Good sensitivity and easy to use. Maintenance is straightforward and parts are easily accessible. For environmental analysis this gc/ms system offers good reproducible results, is cost effective and low maintenance for repeat applications."

Review date: 26 Mar 2012 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2003

  • Organization: National laboratory for health, environment and food



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Rating: 5.0
"Good instrument and good software."

Review date: 27 Jun 2011 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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  • Member since: 2011

  • Organization: Franklin International



  • Ease of use
    5 out of 5
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Rating: 5.0
"I have been an Agilent user for a long time, upgrading within the product line was very easy."

Review date: 09 Jun 2011 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
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    Reviewer

  • Member since: 2011

  • Organization: Beaver Oil Company Inc.



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Rating: 5.0
"will purchase another."

Review date: 08 Jun 2011 | 5975C Series GC/MSD
Welcome to the next generation of the industry-proven Agilent 5975 Series MSD - the most popular GC/MS of all time.

The Agilent 5975C inert MSD with its Triple-Axis Detector gives you innovative design features to boost your labs productivity and advanced analytical capabilities that enhance your resultsand your confidence. In addition to delivering better MS resolution and the lowest mass deviation available, the system offers superior sensitivity and spectral integrity.

Advanced analysis routines let you get more information from every run, and the latest version of automated spectral deconvolution, identification, and quantification software provides higher quality analyses with even less operator time and attention.

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4.3 / 5.0 | 40 reviews