MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer: Shimadzu Confidence

An affordable, robust option for routine sample analysis, the AXIMA Confidence offers reliable mass data. A linear mode enables detailed characterisation of high-molecular weight samples (1 to 500 kDa) while the reflectron mode, incorporating the patented, newly improved curved-field reflectron, provides optimally high resolution (>15,000 FWHM) and mass accuracy (<10 ppm).

Reliable Sample Analysis

• Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) is a soft ionization technique, allowing for mass analysis of non-fragmented molecular ions: ideally suited to characterisation of organic macromolecules (polymers, dendrimers, biomolecules etc.).

• Pulsed extraction of ions from the MALDI source, combined with the unique curved reflectron field, provide improved focusing and mass resolution over broad mass ranges for generation of more accurate data.

• Software driven target stage gives accurate sample positioning and laser focus; software scanning mode identifies sample “sweet spots”; post-analysis processing software for data optimisation.

• Patented beam blanker allows for optional removal of unwanted low mass ions and prevention of detector saturation.

Unparalleled Flexibility

• Choice of manual or fully automated modes for ease of sample introduction.

• Positive and negative ionization modes provide increased flexibility and extend the range of compounds that may be analyzed.

• Sample target formats include standard microtiter plate format 96 or 384 well targets, Fleximass™ microscope slides (plain or 48 well targets), and a wide variety of adaptors for unconventional sample layouts.

• Bespoke software packages for a range of applications: PolymerAnalysis™, OligoAnalysis™, Intellemarque™ (proteomics experiments).

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