Ion source compatibility

Ion source compatibility

Aurora Series columns are designed for seamless integration with a wide range of ion sources, supporting high-performance LC-MS across various instrument platforms. Below is a breakdown of ion source compatibility by product format:

Aurora Columns

  • Compatible with: Thermo Scientific Nanospray Flex source


Aurora XT Columns

  • Compatible with:
    • Thermo Scientific Nanospray Flex source
    • Thermo Scientific EasySpray source
    • Newomics UniESI source 
      • Suitable for:
        • Thermo NG and Agilent instrument configurations


Aurora CSI Columns

  • Compatible with: Bruker CaptiveSpray, including:

    • CaptiveSpray 2
    • CaptiveSpray Ultra


Aurora XS Columns

  • Compatible with: SCIEX Optiflow Turbo V ion source using the nanoflow probe
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