6890N GC
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The Agilent 6890N GC has been made obsolete. This includes the G1530N, G1530N-EU, G1540N, and G1942N mainframes and all associated options. Agilent will provide guaranteed support for these products through July 31, 2015. Accessories for your 6890N GC can still be ordered.
The 7890A GC system is the latest gas chromatograph from Agilent and is the replacement product for the 6890N.
Reviews
86 scientists have reviewed this product
Martin Bennett Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Materials Analytical Services, (MAS) LLC Read more » | RATING: 4.7 
"This machine is a workhorse. We use it daily in tandem with Markes & PE Thermal desorbers."   |
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| Ganesh Kumar Padmanabhan Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Job Title: Process / Method Development Discipline: Biotechnology Work Field: Pharmaceuticals Organization: Lonza Biologics Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"This is Mr Reliable among the GC equipment available on the market today. It has a very good range of inlet selections (eg. split/splitless/PTV /etc) and also offers the choice of a wide range of analysis (FID, MS, etc..). The sample holder can handle up to 80-100 samples and has a very good user interface that is the icing on the cake. I highly recommend to all!" |
| Dhayanithi Varadaraji Status: See all reviews Member since 2008 Organization: Advinus Therapeutics Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"This instrument is really very easy to operate and thanks to Agilent. " |
| Eranda Wanigasekara Status: See all reviews Member since 2014 Organization: BASF Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"It is easy to use. However some parts are discontinued. " |
| Michelle Schmidt Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Seton Hall University Read more » | RATING: 3.7
"This is an easy to use product with various applications, especially when coupled to MS. For our labs purposes it is sufficient for analysis of peak area for optimization of different sample preparation techniques. It does have issues communicating with our auto sampler but is a very robust and versatile instrument. " |
| Athimoorthy Duraismay Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: Equate Petrochemical Company Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"This machine has excellent performance. It is very reliability and user friendly." |
| Christopher Bianca Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: JRFAmerica Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"The system is very reliable and the result very reproducible. Cleaning of the system can take some time and can be difficult, but it is not a frequent necessity. The software is user friendly but it takes some time to get used to it. It is very useful for pesticide screening, especially in water. I have seen some good results. It is also very useful for Toxicological screening with an MSD or MS. I highly recommended for this function." |
| Tara Lynn Faggioli Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Waynesburg University Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"This product is simple to use at an undergraduate level. The students are easily able to learn the principles of analytical analysis in our laboratory and apply this knowledge into learning how to analyze and interpret spectra." |
| Shirley Fischer-Drowos Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Widener University Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Versatile and reliable. User friendly and has been used in the field for many years. " |
| Erica Silva Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: University of Waterloo Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"User-friendly software and hardware. MS is quite robust, and offers great inter-day reproducibility. The minor services such as ion source cleaning is pretty easy in this system." |
| SUSAN WEDDINGTON Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: THE J. M. SMUCKER CO. Read more » | RATING: 4.7
"Consistent, reliable performance with very low maintenance issues. Low downtime allows 24/7 operation in a production environment. Easy to use and routine maintenance is simple and straightforward (e.g. column changes, liner changes, etc.)." |
| Eva Cipriani Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Gruentec Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"This instrument is very useful and easy to use, I like the software, it is very robust. I use it for TPH analysis. I would recommend it to a colleague. The web services are also good, we get a lot of information there. " |
| Michelle Schmidt Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Seton Hall University Read more » | RATING: 3.7
"Though the instrument works very well when it is functioning properly, we always seems to have issues with the sensitivity and proper functioning for long periods of time. Other than that it is a simple, user friendly system which is great for quick and simple sample analysis." |
| Roy Goodacre Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: University of Manchester Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Great front end for GC-MS based metabolomics. Interfaces well with most mass spectrometers." |
| Andrew DeJarnette Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Michigan State University Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"This is a very effective product. Rugged and dependable. Has been used heavily for years and is still in good condition. It is very easy to use. It has many features (both EI and CI). It is a good price for the type of instrument that you receive. Overall, a very good product." |
| Daniel Pazo Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"This system allows me to sample hundreds of cigarette samples with little downtime. The system is set up for expandability to increase the number of analyses I can do. Agilent is very easy to work with and has fast response times for problems I can't figure out on my own. I would recommend this system and the 7890 GC to any analyst that wants a robust, easy to use GC system." |
| Jin Shin Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: NJMC Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"I've been using this instrument since 2005, it is very reliable and stable for the analysis of environmental samples. The only issue I had was with benzene, it gave a wrong calibration in between 10 to 250 ppb range of concentration." |
| Mary Ma Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"It is a very good instrument; we have had it for over 20 years. It is reliable and user friendly. Our main use for this instrument is helping us with identification." |
| Alex Sutton Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: East Stroudsburg University Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"The Agilent 6890 GC/MS system has an intuitive user interface that makes it easy to setup and produces great results every time." |
| Alan Pfau Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Chem-Trend Inc Read more » | RATING: 3.7
"This is our second GC-MS from Agilent. It has held up well with little problems. It has much higher sensitivity than the previous model but just as robust. We also use it with a pyrolysis unit from Quantum which we find useful but rather difficult to maintain and we're not as impressed as with our old Pyro Probe." |
| Lainey Mallin Status: See all reviews Member since 2013 Organization: Wilmington College Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"This GC product works very well for my purpose and I would recommend this to other laboratories as well. Good value for money." |
| Jiri Pastera Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: PRO.MED.CS Praha a.s. Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"We have had the system for 10 years and it is still working without problems." |
| Harald Gerhards Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Forschungsgebiet Technologie der Energierohstoffe Read more » | RATING: 2.6
"The instrument has many applications and is one of the best GC/GC-MS systems, compatible with many columns. However repair service is expensive and there are no free updates and only a small range of free after sales service." |
| Christina Rainey Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: IUPUI Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Excellent ease of use and integration with various autosamplers. Chemstation works great and is great to use with quantitation. We do sometimes get random unknown errors which stop sequences from running." |
| JONG RYEOL KIM Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Job Title: Professor / Associate Professor Discipline: Chemistry, analytical Work Field: Petrol refining / Petrochemicals Organization: Korea Institute of Petroleum Management Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Very easy to use in lab. Total gasoline component analyzer." |
| Dave Heenan Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Novelis Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Chemstation software is well designed, easy to use, and can be used across platforms (LC etc). User maintenance is simple and modular systems can be shipped for repair. Response is usually rapid. Phone support available through a single number." |
| Michael Cardenas Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Cooper Power Systems Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Excellent reliability, software very easy to use/master. Easy to work on and reconfigure." |
| Mariela Rodriguez Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Job Title: Research Scientist / Senior / PI Discipline: Chemistry, analytical Work Field: Academia / University Organization: Institut de recherche d'Hydro-Québec Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Easy to operate, I would recommend it for headspace and/or pyrolis sample introduction. Software is easy, intuitive and there are good data treatment options, it is AMDIS compatible. Very good customer support, I would recommend a service contract." |
| Jason Betz Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: ADPEN labs Read more » | RATING: 3.6
"Trouble free operation with little maintenance required. The software is user friendly and the manual is useful for troubleshooting." |
| Mwari Mururu Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Takasago International Corporation, USA Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Very easy to use with no detailed/complex instructions. Service sometimes takes a while for personnel/maintenance to reply to questions (3-5 days). Sometimes there is a problem with syringe error (getting stuck) or bad communication of software (Chemstation) with MSD." |
| Yanqiu Qiao Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Eli Lilly Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Gives good, clear results, quickly with good selectivity." |
| Joe Cuellar Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Lyondellbasell.com Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"GC/MS system is very user-friendly. Service and installation was timely and informatiive. Software upgrades (Chemstation) with library are well done and up to date." |
| Paul Border Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: U.S. Navy Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"Service varies by region and by the quality of the rep. At the moment we have a good rep so service is good." |
| John Kokosa Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Mott Community College Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Reliable and easy to use. Software has some limitations in transferring data to other Windows applications. Easily replaceable parts, useful for a fast GC. Software/hardware adaptable to many column configurations." |
| John Kokosa Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Mott Community College Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Reliable and easy to use. Software has some limitations in transferring data to other Windows applications. Easily replaceable parts, useful for a fast GC. Software/hardware adaptable to many column configurations." |
| Thomas Clark Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Liggett Group LLC Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Agilent provides the highest quality instruments in the industry and has superior customer service. However, in my opinion the Agilent software is antiquated and needs improvement." |
| Robert Veazey Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Firmenich, Inc. Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"A workhorse GC that is reliable, accurate and precise. It is easy to use and maintain." |
| Blake Rushing Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Catawba College Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"High reproducibility and very durable. Software is very user friendly." |
| Raji Ravi Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Reliable, user friendly software. Good, friendly tech support." |
| Martin Leitenberger Status: See all reviews Member since 2006 Organization: University of Hohenheim Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Software is too complex and not easy in handling, hardware works perfect." |
| Monica Quintero Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: COLCAFE Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Software is very easy to use, as is the management of the data systems." |
| Danielle Peirish Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: PPG INDUSTRIES Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"this instrument is easy to use in comparison to previously used models." |
| Kerry Hinshaw Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Shealy Environmental Services Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"An excellent system- very few problems." |
| Joseph Levy Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: LEVYTECH/Envantage Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"very easy to use." |
| Meiyan Yang Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: clemson university Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"Very good." |
| Alan Neiman Status: See all reviews Member since 2006 Organization: The Hartford Read more » | RATING: 3.6
"Terrific workhorse instrument- after sales service can be spotty without service contract- technical support by phone is very good. Agilent pricing for single instrument sales is non-competitive, even for the better instrument." |
| Daryl Cook Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Saint Marks Powder Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"very easy to use, maintain, long lasting and dependable." |
| Jim Skapars Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Altria Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Robust system." |
| Jennifer Wininger Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Lexmark International, Inc. Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"There is currently a glitch in the software, but Agilent is working to fix it." |
| Sherry Gilliland Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Liggett Group LLC Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Easy to use!" |
| Cheryl Presson Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: US Army - PHC Read more » | RATING: 4.0
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| Susan Pyatt Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"Training on equipment and ease of contact superb." |
| Jim Skapars Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Altria Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Robust system." |
| Michele Brown Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Vertellus Specialties Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"They are reliable instruments that are easy to repair. They work well on Perkin Elmer's TotalChrom." |
| Olga Bershevits Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Eli Lilly and Company Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"Very good instrument, but poor support." |
| DAVID BOSLAR Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: PFIZER Read more » | RATING: 4.0
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| MARY BAILLARGEON Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: HOSPIRA Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"It works well." |
| BRIAN CAO Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: ABBOTT LABORATORIES Read more » | RATING: 4.0
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| GALE BRYANT Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: ENVIRONMENT CANADA Read more » | RATING: 4.6
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| JOHN MCILROY Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Read more » | RATING: 3.6
"A good work-horse instrument." |
| AMY STRONG Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: ESSTECH, INC Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"A great product. A great improvement from the 5890 GC." |
| WILLIAM RICKS Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: METSS CORPORATION Read more » | RATING: 5.0
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| David Rose Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: JACOBS/JACOBS DUGWAY Read more » | RATING: 4.6
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| JANET RICKS Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: METSS Read more » | RATING: 5.0
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| Teresita Ho Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: DSM Functional Materials Read more » | RATING: 3.3
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| CHARLES YARBROUGH Status: See all reviews Member since 2008 Organization: EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL CO Read more » | RATING: 5.0
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| Snjezana Zubcic Status: See all reviews Member since 2007 Organization: Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Easy to use, very good software." |
| Jerene Smith Status: See all reviews Member since 2007 Organization: Nalco company Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Difficult to obtain support at initial installation. Software quirks." |
| Chris Goss Status: See all reviews Member since 2006 Organization: Alberta Research Council Read more » | RATING: 4.3
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| Lisa Stone Status: See all reviews Member since 2007 Organization: PPG Industries Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"A very veratile instrument." |
| Terry Robbins Status: See all reviews Member since 2007 Organization: Clariant Corp Read more » | RATING: 3.6
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| Kevin Allen Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: I P Callison & Sons Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"It could be more user-friendly." |
| Steven L. Bolfing Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: ShinEtsu Silicones of America Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"Very easy to use, although physical access to columns is somewhat limited. Agilent technical support definitely needs improvement." |
| Dr Ian Smith Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: Maybridge Chemicals Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"No problems in routine use, no after-sales concerns, very reliable. Higher maximum split flows would be useful." |
| Agnes Steiner Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Agan Chemicals Ltd Israel Read more » | RATING: 4.3
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| Felix Gallo Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Broadspire Read more » | RATING: 2.0
"After changing to Agilent from HP, poor customer service" |
| Sima Kumar Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Michigan State University Read more » | RATING:
"Great" |
| Paula Gutman Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Eastern Michigan University Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"I use it every day and never have any problems" |
| Nathalie Boivin Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"Very Good" |
| Albert Benthien Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Woods Hole Oceanogr. Institution Read more » | RATING: 3.6
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| Enayat Gomaa Status: See all reviews Member since 2004 Organization: Food Safety and Toxicology Center Read more » | RATING: 5.0
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| Dr Ian Smith Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: Maybridge Chemicals Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Only a few minor gripes about design eg access for column and injector nuts. No problems with operation or reliability, solid workhorse, no problems with technical support (in UK)" |
| Jim Ponsonby Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: Northrop Grumman Newport News Read more » | RATING: 3.6
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| Marc Breimer Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: State University Of New York Read more » | RATING: 2.6
"Great GC easy to use and full of features, but the technical support is hideous!" |
| Joseph M Levy Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: Levytech Read more » | RATING: 5.0
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| Kevin Allen Status: See all reviews Member since 2003 Organization: I P Callison & Sons Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"I would like to see a change in Inlet Nut capability." |
Description
The Agilent 6890N GC has been made obsolete. This includes the G1530N, G1530N-EU, G1540N, and G1942N mainframes and all associated options. Agilent will provide guaranteed support for these products through July 31, 2015. Accessories for your 6890N GC can still be ordered.
The 7890A GC system is the latest gas chromatograph from Agilent and is the replacement product for the 6890N.
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