FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn by Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Reviewer
Member since: 2017
Organization: Food and Drug Administration
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- Ease of use
- After sales service
- Value for money
Consider other MS, especially at this price point.
Application Area: Wastewater
"Instrument does not have great reproducibility. Sensitivity is acceptable but reliability is the main drawback. In 8 years, the main PCB has needed to be replaced 2x, RF generator PCB replaced 1x, analog PCB replaced 1x, and IOB volumes need replacement frequently. The Xcalibur software and EnviroLabs software is also not very good compared to competitor software."
Review date: 06 Mar 2017 | FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn
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Advanced Reviewer Member since: 2013
Organization: Institute of Chemical Technology
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- Ease of use
- After sales service
- Value for money
Results are excellent
Application Area:Analysis of impurities
"Easy to handle, very good consistency and obtained desired results."
Review date: 09 Jun 2016 | FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn
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Expert Reviewer Member since: 2012
Organization: Erie County Public Health Lab
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- Ease of use
- After sales service
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OK for regulatory work, but single quad GC/MS is best for this purpose
Application Area:Drinking Water methods
"Instrument is functional, and can operate as a single quad MS, but does have limitations when performing required Proficiency testing for regulatory work. The first software Envirolabs was not very robust, and cannot handle multi-peak analytes, and newer software is too expensive for our budget. "
Review date: 03 Jun 2016 | FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn
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Expert Reviewer Member since: 2013
Organization: JRFAmerica
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- Ease of use
- After sales service
- Value for money
Application Area:Residue And E-Fate Metabolism Chemistry
"This product is very good, the ability to interchange Source with ease and detectors makes this instrument very useful. It has great sensitivity, is very robust and easy to clean and maintain. The software is very user friendly and very reliable. I recommend this product especially for trace analysis."
Review date: 23 Dec 2013 | FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn
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Reviewer Member since: 2007
Organization: envirocare labs pvt ltd
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- Ease of use
- After sales service
- Value for money
"This is a good product but the software needs lots of improvement to make it more user-friendly."
Review date: 24 Jun 2008 | FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn
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Reviewer Member since: 2006
Organization: 4400 Alafaya Trail
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- Ease of use
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"I had many problems within the first 3 years but after replacing the power supply it has been great."
Review date: 28 Apr 2006 | FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn
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Reviewer Member since: 2003
Organization: B.N.I.C
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- Ease of use
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- Value for money
Review date: 24 Jun 2003 | FOCUS-PolarisQ Ion Trap GC/MSn
NEW! Affordable GC/MSn Ion Trap Technology –
FOCUS PolarisQ
Unlimited Needs, Limited Funds?
Utilizing its vast experience in ion trap technology, Thermo features the new FOCUSTM PolarisQ configuration offering an effective and affordable solution to meet your demanding needs, while easily fitting into your budget and lab space.
- Easy to Use
- Affordable
- Rugged and Reliable
- Compact
- Backed by Reliable Support
- Standardly Features up to 5 Stages of MSn
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