XEVO G3 Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (QTOF) Mass Spectrometer

The department of Civil and Environmental Engineering submitted a sole source request on January 29, 2024 to purchase an XEVO G3 Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (QTOF) Mass Spectrometer. The research being conducted focuses on the fundamentals of advanced and innovative treatment approaches for municipal and industrial wastewater such as oil sands process water. The existing system is the primary analytical instrument for identification of intermediates and by-products generated during water treatment and is integral to understanding treatment mechanisms in all research projects. The new system will seamlessly interface with the current Atmospheric Pressure Gas Chromatograph (APGC) source hardware to ensure a cohesive and efficient integration. It will use the same MassLynx software as the existing system, enabling it to proficiently read and process generated data and streamline data management processes within the laboratory. The XEVO G2 is outdated and will be obsolete at the end of this year. It will be used as a trade-in for an updated version of the same system.