Mass Spectrometry
The Waikato Mass Spectrometry Facility is part of the School of Science and School of Engineering at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand.
We operate and maintain the Schools range of high-performance mass spectrometers. The instrumentation supports research activities within the Schools and a range of services are available to external institutions and industrial clients.
The Waikato Mass Spectrometry Facility is a Bruker Centre of Excellence
Services
Mass spectrometry (MS) is used for determining the elemental composition of a sample or molecule and for providing information about the chemical structures of molecules. The technique has both qualitative and quantitative uses.
Waikato's Mass Spectrometry Facility operates and maintains the School of Science and School of Engineering's range of high-performance mass spectrometers at the University of Waikato's Hamilton campus. The instrumentation supports research and teaching activities within the Schools and a range of services are also available to external institutions and industrial clients.
ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)
Samples may be introduced as solution or through laser ablation.
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry
Accurate masses up to 3000Da using ESI-TOF.
GC-MS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry)
Samples must be volatile and may need to be derivatized. Derivatization with acetate, methyl or trimethylsilyl groups can be carried out as part of the service.
Other Mass Spectrometry Services
For other, non-routine mass spectrometry services or for SPR please contact the Academic Manager or the Technical Officer.
Other Analytical Services
The School of Science and School of Engineering offers a range of other analytical services to external clients. Please contact the Schools for more information or advice.
Instruments
Bruker Daltonics MicrOTOF™ Spectrometer
High resolution, electrospray ionisation-time-of-flight instrument.
Fisons VG Platform II; low resolution quadrupole instrument generally used for inorganic compounds.
Agilent 8900 with a triple-quadrupole (QQQ)
Analysis of major, minor and trace elements in solution.
Solid samples can be digested for analysis. The triple-quadrupole function aids in the removal of spectral interferences for lower detection limits.
RESOlution-SE
Compact 193 nm excimer laser ablation system.
Used for analysis of solid samples. This system allows for high sensitivity and low fractionation.
Agilent 1200 HPLC
The HPLC system can be coupled with the ICP-MS.
Speciation of a variety of trace elements (e.g., Hg, As, Cr, etc.) can be performed using liquid chromatography (HPLC) as the sample introduction system.
Hewlett Packard 6890 GC interfaced with a Hewlett Packard 5973 quadrupole Mass spectrometer.
Electron impact or chemical ionisation is available.
Agilent 7890B GC interfaced with a Agilent 7000D triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer.
PAL auto sampler system.
The PAL auto sampler allows liquid injection, headspace, and solid phase microextraction (SPME).
The LC-MS couples a Dionex Ultimate 3000 HPLC with a photo diode array detector to a Bruker amaZon X mass spectrometer (ESI or APCI source).
Ideal for detailed characterisation of new chemical entities, metabolites, synthetic products and other small molecules. Very low amounts of sample can be analysed.
Sample Submission
A wide range of sample types can be submitted for analysis. Please discuss your requirements with us before sending your sample. We can advise on the best strategy to ensure good results.
Sample Submission Form
Samples from outside New Zealand
Please contact us about samples to be sent from overseas as permits may be required.
Prices
Please contact us to discuss your requirements and for pricing of other services.