Griffin 460 Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer | FLIR Systems, Inc.

General Description
The Griffin™ 460 GC/MS offers lab quality chemical identification in a compact, easy-to-use package. The Griffin 460 is suited for traditional missions like CWA and TIC analysis. This is done primarily by packaging together a full suite of sample collection tools that address solids, liquids, and vapors with a rugged GC/MS (3rd party tested to MIL-STD-810G) that can consistently and accurately identify chemical threats. The ability to quickly and confidently determine the identity of a chemical threat is a critical performance metric. The Griffin 460 offers the ability to provide single answer results for non-technical users, without sacrificing the ability to perform more in-depth analysis for experienced users. This feature is called the Griffin Match Factor™ (GMF). Our rugged form factor, unique sampling accessories, and simplified software have enabled our customers to deploy in an array of environments from field-based forensics and environmental monitoring to incident response and building security.

Technical Description
GC/MS is widely regarded as the “gold standard” technique for chemical analysis. Within one complex sample mixture, multiple chemicals are separated out and identified, even those that are very similar in chemical structure. Once a sample is introduced to the GC/MS, it is automatically transferred into the gas chromatograph. The mixture separates into individual chemical components that travel at different speeds based on their unique properties. Once the mixture is separated into individual chemical components, each chemical molecule is detected by the mass spectrometer where they are blasted with a beam of electrons causing them to break apart. The chemical fragments create a unique chemical fingerprint called a mass spectrum. This mass spectrum is processed by the operating software and is automatically compared to a library of known chemicals. Once the system finds a match, it reports a confirmatory identification of each of the component found in the sample mixture.

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