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Instrument Database:
Shimadzu Europe - iMScope QT
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| Year of introduction |
2020 |
| Status |
available |
| Company |
Shimadzu Europe
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| Categories |
Mass spectrometer: MALDI
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Inheriting the concept of a mass spectrometer equipped with an optical microscope from the iMScope series, the iMScope QT is also Shimadzu's flagship model for MS imaging with a Q-TOF MS. The iMScope QT boasts not only fusion with morphology studies but also excellent speed, sensitivity, and spatial resolution, clearing the way to next-generation mass spectrometry imaging.
Combined Analysis
Fusion of MS images with optical microscope observations
Quantification and Distribution
Obtain qualitative and quantitative information from LC-MS as well as position
information from mass spectrometry imaging with a single instrument
High Resolution, Speed and Accuracy
Acquisition of accurate, high-speed, high-resolution MS images together with
ef ficient data analysis.
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| Specifications |
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Hardware | Ionization method | MALDI or LDI
| | Laser type | Laser-diode-excited Nd: YAG laser
| | Laser repetition frequency | Max. 20 kHz
| | Laser diameter | Min. 5 µm, Max. 100 µ m
| | Imaging acquisition maximum speed | 50 pixel/sec* | Microscope magnification
| Three levels (×5, ×10, ×40)
| | Microscope illumination | Coaxial incident illumination, transmitted illumination | | Number of sample plates | Up to two glass slides or SUS plates can be loaded
| | Sample plate size | 76 × 26 mm | Biological safety mechanism
| Local air intake mechanism with HEPA filter
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