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QTRAP 6500+

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

What is QTRAP 6500+?

The QTRAP 6500+ is a hybrid triple quadrupole/linear ion trap mass spectrometer manufactured by SCIEX. It's used for highly sensitive and selective quantitation and identification of compounds in complex matrices. Common applications include proteomics, metabolomics, pharmaceutical research, food safety, and environmental monitoring, where its ability to perform multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) and enhanced product ion scans is highly valuable.

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What other technologies are related to QTRAP 6500+?

QTRAP 6500+ Competitor Technologies

X500QTOF

The X500QTOF is a quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer which competes with the QTRAP 6500+ in applications requiring high resolution and accurate mass measurements.

mentioned alongside QTRAP 6500+ in 100% (247) of relevant job posts

LC/QTOF

LC/QTOF (Liquid Chromatography coupled with Quadrupole Time-of-Flight mass spectrometry) is a direct competitor to LC-MS/MS (specifically the QTRAP 6500+) for applications like proteomics and metabolomics that benefit from high mass accuracy and resolution.

mentioned alongside QTRAP 6500+ in 67% (235) of relevant job posts

LC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography coupled with tandem Mass Spectrometry) is a direct competitor. The QTRAP 6500+ is a specific type of LC-MS/MS instrument, and other LC-MS/MS systems from different manufacturers serve the same purpose.

mentioned alongside QTRAP 6500+ in 4% (247) of relevant job posts