Thermo Finnigan TSQ Quantum Discovery Max Triple Quadrupole LC Mass Spectrometer

Thermo Finnigan TSQ Quantum Discovery Max Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS 

Mass Spectrometer System

The Thermo Finnigan TSQ Quantum Discovery Max Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, a proven LC/MS/MS platform widely used for quantitative analysis, targeted workflows, drug screening, environmental testing, and multi-residue methods. This system offers reliable SRM/MRM performance, flexible ionization options, and excellent sensitivity for complex samples. This unit is a great fit for any labs Globally. 

Technical Highlights

• Instrument Type: Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS

• Mass Range: ~m/z 10–3000

• Scan Modes: Full Scan (Q1/Q3), SIM, SRM/MRM, Product Ion, Precursor Ion, Neutral Loss

• Polarity Switching: Fast ~25 ms switching for mixed-polarity methods

• Collision Cell: 90° square-quadrupole design minimizing crosstalk

• Ion Optics: HyperQuad quadrupoles for strong ion transmission and low noise

• SRM Capability: Supports high-density scheduled SRM for multi-analyte methods

• Enhanced Features:

  • H-SRM (Highly Selective Reaction Monitoring)

  • QED-MS/MS (triggered MS/MS for compound confirmation)

Ion Source Compatibility

Compatible with the Thermo Ion Max source platform, including:

• Electrospray Ionization (ESI)

• Heated ESI (HESI)

• Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization (APCI)

• Optional APPI/APCI probes depending on configuration

Common Applications

This TSQ system is well-suited for:

• Pharmaceutical & bioanalytical quantitation

• Drug metabolism/PK studies

• Environmental contaminant and pesticide screening

• Food safety & multi-residue testing

• Toxicology and forensic analysis

• Targeted metabolomics and routine LC/MS/MS panels

Physical Specs

• Approx Dimensions: 61 × 56 × 79 cm

• Approx Weight: 118 kg (MS unit only, pump not included in weight)

Why Buyers Choose This Platform

The TSQ Quantum Discovery Max provides high sensitivity, robust SRM performance, fast throughput, and consistent data quality, making it a strong choice for labs upgrading from older LC/MS or needing dependable routine quantitation without the cost of newer orbitrap-based systems.

Ideal For

Labs needing a cost-effective triple quadrupole for:

• Trace-level quantitation

• Complex sample matrices

• High-throughput targeted panels

• Reliable daily LC/MS/MS workflows

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