11 Questions to Ask When Buying a GC System
- What do you require in terms of cycle time, enhanced operator benefits, increased productivity, and flexibility for specific applications?
- What differentiates the vendor’s GC system from others offered, in terms of performance?
- How do you validate the specification claims presented by the vendor?
- Has the data processing software been designed for enhanced analytics, with workflow in mind and does it support critical compliance requirements?
- What are important price points to keep in mind when selecting a GC system?
- What does the company offer in your location in terms of effective distribution of instruments, spare parts, education, and service personnel?
- Is the company able to assist in managing your lab’s assets?
- Is there a guarantee on the performance of the system? For how long is that guarantee valid?
- Does the system have the ability to continually check for leaks when hydrogen is used and is that sensor calibrated?
- Does the company have knowledge specific to your application?
- Is it easy to share methods with colleagues in different locations?
What GC Detector Is In Your Lab?
| Flame Ionization (FID) | 32% |
| Thermal Conductivity (TCD) | 14% |
| Electron Capture (ECD) | 15% |
| Nitrogen-Phosphorus | 4% |
| Flame Photometric (FPD) | 5% |
| Photo-Ionization (PID) | 3% |
| Hall Electrolytic Conductivity | 1% |
| Mass Spectrometer | 24% |
| Don't Know | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing A GC System
| Accuracy | 92% |
| Quality of data | 88% |
| Sensitivity | 84% |
| Ruggedness and reliability | 76% |
| Resolution | 74% |
| Availability of supplies and accesories | 68% |
| Precise and accurate flow rates | 67% |
| Price | 66% |
| Service and support | 65% |
| Warranties | 64% |
