Presenter(s)
Eric Mattsson

Description
This course is designed for those who want to enhance their skills in the techniques and software operation of the Agilent Q-TOF LC/MS. The course utilizes a lecture format with instrument laboratories. Topics include tuning, acquisition, optimization, Worklists, MassHunter Qualitative and Quantitative software BioConfirm and hardware maintenance. Typically one live 4 GHz instrument is used along with individual laptops for Data exercises.

Outline
01-Q-TOF Theory

02-Agilent Q-TOF Hardware

03-Ionization and Sources

04-Q-TOF Tuning and Calibration

05-Collision Induced Dissociation

06-Acquisition

07-Worklists

08-MassHunter Basic Qualitative Data Analysis Software

09-Advanced Qualitative Analysis

10-Qualitative Analysis Methods

11-BioConfirm

12-Mass Profiler

13-Quantification

14-Reporting

15-Routine Maintenance

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Notes
Student Prerequisites:

A basic liquid chromatography course such as H1186A, Techniques of HPLC, is required. One month experience on the instrument is desirable. Profile: An analyst or chemist who has responsibility for operation and maintenance of the Agilent Technologies Q-TOF LC/MS for routine and non-routine samples. A fundamental understanding of high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry is expected.