Plate Express™ TLC Plate Reader
The Plate Express™ is a push-button TLC plate reader for results in <30 seconds. The system provides a simple, automated means of obtaining mass spectra directly from TLC plates, combined with Advion Interchim Scientific’s expression® compact mass spectrometer (CMS) creating a technique known as TLC/CMS.
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A nice-to-have accessary for the Advion CMS
Reaction monitoring
This is an accessory for the Advion micro mass system for direct sample introduction from TLC plates. It creates a sealed space on the TLC surface and elutes compounds off TLC spots under the "cup" and flushes it into the MS. It makes checking TLC spots so much easier. The TLC interface has a replaceable stainless steel frit to ensure only particulate-free solutions go into the MS. The downside is that the frit is in direct contact with the silica gel on TLC plates (typically 5-10 microns) and eventually it will get clogged. We have had the pressure creeping up from 800 PSI to over 1200 PSI over 2 years even after replacing a few of the parts.
Review Date: 22 Oct 2021 | Advion Interchim Scientific
Using the Plate Express™, chemists can quickly and confidently identify products even in complex mixtures without additional sample preparation. Benefits include the ability to:
• Identify spots in <1 minute
• Avoid the risk of overloading the mass spectrometer – TLC spots contain the ideal amount of sample for mass spectrometry
• Software controlled – spectra obtained within a few mouse clicks
• Simplify the process of obtaining spectra – ideal for multi-user labs
