Gas Chromatography Systems Comparison
Gas Chromatography Systems Comparison
This page provides a quick overview of 4 models of gas chromatography systems. Choose the model that best suits your analysis needs from the high-end Nexis GC-2030 for efficient routine analysis with its exceptional performance and high-throughput capabilities, the compact and high-performance Brevis GC-2050.
Contents
1. Summary of Product Features
Designed with the Analyst in Mind
The Nexis GC-2030 features Analytical Intelligence and enables all users to monitor the instrument status and set parameters with ease.
Best-in-class Sensitivity and Reproducibility
Nexis GC-2030 provides the best-in-class analysis accuracy. This makes the Nexis GC-2030 the best choice to measure residual solvents in pharmaceuticals.
Exceptional Extensibility and Productivity
The most optimized system can be selected depending on the purpose of analysis and target components. Four detectors can be controlled simultaneously using LabSolutions.
Compact without Compromise
Space-saving yet expandable design
Sufficient GC oven size
Compact and easy to maintain
Built-in Analytical Intelligence
Automatic remote operation
Automating the procedures of experienced analysts
Supply gas check
Best-in-Class Performance
Outstanding analytical reproducibility
Flexible Lineup for Various Analysis
Two analytical lines can be operated simultaneously for different applications.
Industry Leading Detector Sensitivity
All detectors of GC-2010 Pro realize high sensitivity in miniaturization design to meet the ever-increasing demands for trace level analysis.
Options Enhancing Scalability
Simultaneously install up to three injection units and up to three detectors to suit the needs of your analysis.
Superior Performance
Improved design and innovative technology for all of our injectors, detectors and flow controllers equal or surpass our GC-2010 the high-end technology leader.
Excellent User Interface
Large LCD, all digital gases control and auto-diagnostics inherited from the GC-2010 – “The Most advanced, easy-to-use interface”
Expandability to Support all Types of Analysis
Use any column types for any analysis. Packed or capillary columns give you the freedom to choose the best technique for your measurement. Fully integrated multiple valve systems are made simple for optimum performance for System GC custom GC products.
2. Comparison Table
| Nexis GC-2030 | Brevis GC-2050 | GC-2010 Pro | GC-2014 |
GC-2025 |
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| Display |
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(Windows app) |
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| Shimadzu AI |
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| ClickTek*1 |
(Inlet/column) |
(Inlet/column) |
(column only) |
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(column only) |
| Auto Injector/Sampler (Sample Capacity) |
(6/12/30/60/150) |
(6/12/30/60/150) |
(6/12/150) |
(6/12/150) |
(6/12/150) |
| Headspace Sampler/Thermal Desorption |
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*2/(N/A) |
/ |
*2/(N/A) |
*2/(N/A) |
| Dual Injection |
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| Multi. Analytical Line |
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| Flow Controller |
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| Inlet(max) |
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| Detector(max)*2 |
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| FID Sensitivity |
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| Column Oven Temperature*4 |
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| Oven Dimension (mm) /Volume (litters) |
/13.7 |
/9.6 |
/13.7 |
/15.8 |
/5.6 |
| Oven Light |
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| Dimension (mm) |
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| Nexis GC-2030 | Brevis GC-2050 | GC-2010 Pro | GC-2014 | GC-2025 (Discontinued) |
*1: Standard or option may vary depending on the region
*2: Restriction on configuration
*3: Detector flow controller may not be electric
*4: Cooling option available
3. GC Components & Accessories Products
Gas chromatography requires various peripherals and supplies depending on the analytical purpose, especially as it relates to gas management, flow line configuration, column installation, sample injection and data processing.
Browse various accessories and supplies that support Shimadzu GC instruments below.
News / Events
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COA Search for SH Series GC Columns is now available
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document that ensures the product meets the shipping requirements. COA Search for SH Series GC Columns has been released.
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Artificial Photosynthesis Content has been Updated
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Shimadzu GC Driver for Waters Empower has been released
Waters Empower chromatography data systems can now be used to control AOC-30 autoinjectors in Shimadzu Nexis™ GC-2030 systems and perform packed column analysis. Space-saving AOC-30 systems offer reliable and long-term performance, and support capillary/packed column analysis using only a single GC-2030 system.
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Greenhouse Gas Analysis
The greenhouse gas analyzer is a gas chromatography system that can simultaneously measure CH4, CO2, and N2O gases in a single sample injection, an analysis that was difficult to achieve with previous systems. Equipped with a robust high-throughput syringe injection system for processing up to 108 sample vials, this analyzer is designed to support research related to reducing greenhouse gas levels.
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Three Analytical and Measuring Instruments Win the Internationally Recognized “iF Design Award 2024”
The Shimadzu LCMS-2050 high-performance liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer, the Brevis GC-2050 gas chromatograph, and the ICPMS-2040/2050 ICP mass spectrometer won the internationally recognized iF Design Award 2024 in the product design category.
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ELEM-SPOT, Element Selective Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer has been released
Shimadzu’s unique ELEM-SPOT system is the world’s first Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) with an element-selective combustion unit (EL-30) included for selectively analyzing nitrogen-containing compounds or oxygenated compounds in complex hydrocarbon compounds with high sensitivity.