Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry

Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (Py-GCMS) is a powerful analytical technique for the identification and characterisation of non-volatile, insoluble and complex organic materials. Samples are rapidly decomposed at a very high temperature in an inert atmosphere to generate characteristic volatile fragments, which are subsequently separated by gas chromatography and identified by mass spectrometry. The resulting pyrolysis fingerprint provides detailed molecular information, enabling accurate identification of polymers, additives, degradation products, and complex organic mixtures. Py-GCMS requires minimal sample preparation and is particularly valuable for analysing plastics, rubbers, biomass, coatings, and environmental particulates that cannot be analysed directly by conventional GCMS.

Our Frontier Multi-Shot Pyrolyser integrated with Agilent GCMS provides exceptional flexibility for advanced thermal analysis and polymer characterisation. The system supports Single-Shot and Double-Shot modes, enabling comprehensive investigation of polymer composition, thermal degradation, additives, and volatile emissions within a single platform. Coupled with an autosampler, it requires minimal handling and sample preparation, ensuring a high throughput measurement.