Thermo Scientific LTQ ORBITRAP XL

The LTQ Orbitrap XL™ is ideal for high-resolution (up to 100,000) accurate mass measurements (~2 ppm) and structural characterization of individual compounds and complex mixtures with very high sensitivity. It provides a wide dynamic range, outstanding mass accuracy,and fast cycle times for MS/MS experiments.

The instrument is used for the characterization of intact proteins, top-down and bottom up proteomics, for the analyses of carbohydrates, oligonucleotides, estrogens, alkaloids, and glycerides.

Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific
graph showing results from the Thermo LTQ Orbitrap XL mass spectrometer

Micro-or nano-flow Agilent 1200 HPLC front-end or direct injection ESI experiments

  • High resolution (up to 100,000) and accurate mass measurements (up to 2 ppm)
  • Extended mass range (m/z up to 4,000)
  • Precursor ionisolation and fragmentation in the linear ion trap with high resolution and accurate mass MS/MS and MSn(n=2-10) data acquisition in the Orbitrap
  • HCD dissociation in the C-trap
  • Data dependent data acquisition
  • XCalibur software for instrument control and data analysis
  • Protein Discoverer software for protein/peptide identification

Equipment Rates & Fees
 RPI UsersExternal NonprofitExternal IndustryExternal Industry Partners
Standard$59$97$194$175
Assisted$118$194$388$349
Training$80$132$263$237
nano-UPLC MS$69$114$227$204
 RPI UsersExternal NonprofitExternal IndustryExternal Industry Partners
Personnel Time$73$120$240$216

Valid through July 31, 2025. Rates are hourly unless specified otherwise and are subject to change without further notice.

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