PTR-TOF Series

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Extremely sensitive real-time PTR-TOF VOC and organic particle analyzers. The world's bestselling PTR-TOFMS series with TRU-E/N and patented ion-chemistry quality. Find the perfect match for your analytical challenge!

For more than 20 years we're denoted the world's leading PTR-MS trace VOC analyzer company. Explore the PTR-TOF series instrument range, based on a classic PTR reactor, the prerequisite for IONICON's unique controlled ion chemistry quality. These analyzers range from robust “made for industry” versions to higher-end systems that are frequently used in the lab or for field campaigns.

Analyzer Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s Dimensions (w x h x d) cm Weight kg
PTR-TOF 1000
Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) > 1 500
Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z > 200
Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s < 10 pptv
Dimensions (w x h x d) cm 60x91x80
Weight kg < 125
PTR-TOF 1000 ultra
Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) > 1 500
Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z > 2 000
Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s < 5 pptv
Dimensions (w x h x d) cm 60x91x80
Weight kg < 130
PTR-TOF 3000
Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) > 3 000
Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z > 100
Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s < 5 pptv
Dimensions (w x h x d) cm 60x91x80
Weight kg < 135
PTR-TOF 4000
Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) > 4 000
Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z > 600
> 6 000 with X2 option
Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s < 5 pptv
< 1 pptv with X2 option
Dimensions (w x h x d) cm 60x91x80
Weight kg < 135
PTR-TOF 5000
Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) > 5 000
Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z > 50
Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s < 10 pptv
Dimensions (w x h x d) cm 60x91x87
Weight kg < 145
PTR-TOF 6000
Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) > 6 000
Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z > 2 000
Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s < 1 pptv
Dimensions (w x h x d) cm 60x91x87
Weight kg < 145
PTR-TOF 10k
Mass resolution m/dm (FWHM) > 10 000
Sensitivity cps/ppbv @ selected m/z > 1 000
Limit of detection @ selected m/z, 60 s < 1 pptv
Dimensions (w x h x d) cm 60x135x80
Weight kg < 180

Extremely sensitive real-time PTR-TOF VOC and organic particle analyzers. The world's bestselling PTR-TOFMS series with TRU-E/N and patented ion-chemistry quality. Find the perfect match for your analytical challenge!

Custom specifications

When standard configurations don't fit your experimental setup, we design and manufacture custom-built analytical instruments engineered specifically for your application. Partner with our experts to develop a high-performance system tailored precisely to your measurement goals.

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