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 |
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 efficient 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 µm
| 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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