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TGA 8000 TG-GCMS

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The Perkin Elmer TGA 8000 is a thermogravimetry–gas chromatography mass spectrometry (TG-GCMS) system. The Perkin Elmer TGA 8000 is configured with a Clarus 580 GC and an SQ8 MS. The TGA portion of the Perkin Elmer TGA 8000 can operate up to 900 °C, with the mass balance becoming unstable after 500 °C.[1]

TGA 8000 TG-GCMS — Inventory photo
Fig. 01TGA 8000 TG-GCMSInventory photo[1]

What it is

The Perkin Elmer TGA 8000 is a thermogravimetry-gas chromatography mass spectrometry (TG-GCMS) system.[1]

How it works

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Thermogravimetry measures the mass change of a sample as a function of temperature or time under a controlled atmosphere.

The evolved gases from the TGA furnace are transferred to the GC-MS for separation and identification.

Where it fits in the process flow

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TG-GCMS instruments are used in materials characterization laboratories to study thermal stability, decomposition kinetics, and composition of materials.

The technique is applied to polymers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other materials where thermal behavior and evolved gas analysis are of interest.

Applications

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Applications include determination of decomposition temperatures, identification of volatile decomposition products, and analysis of residual solvents or additives.

TG-GCMS is also used for quality control, failure analysis, and research in fields such as polymer science, catalysis, and environmental analysis.

Why won't it start?

Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.

  • GCMS auto sampler sensor needs to be replaced

What do the numbers mean?

Gas & chemistry1

Instrument type
Thermogravimetry - Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (TG-GCMS)[1]
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Configuration & options5

With Clarus 580 GC and SQ8 MS[1]
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TGA can go up to 900 C but the mass balance starts to be unstable after 500 C[1]
Accurate?
GCMS auto sampler sensor needs to be replaced[1]
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TGA maximum temperature
Up to 900 °C[1]
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Mass balance stability
Mass balance starts to be unstable after 500 °C[1]
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  • Instrument typeThermogravimetry - Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (TG-GCMS)[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the TGA 8000 TG-GCMS are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the TGA 8000 TG-GCMS are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the TGA 8000 TG-GCMS are not on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the TGA 8000 TG-GCMS is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the TGA 8000 TG-GCMS are on record.

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
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