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The Orbitrap Astral is Thermo Fisher's next-generation high-resolution accurate mass spectrometer designed for proteomics and biopharma applications. It delivers unprecedented speed and sensitivity with advanced Orbitrap technology for deep proteome coverage.
| Resolution * | — |
| Mass Accuracy * | — |
| Mass Analyzer * | Orbitrap + Astral |
| Ionization Modes | ESI |
| Software | Thermo Scientific Proteome Discoverer |
| Ionization | ESI, APCI, nanoESI |
| Mass Range | m/z 50-8000 |
| Scan Speed | Up to 200 Hz |
| Applications | Proteomics, Metabolomics, Biopharma |
| Data Interoperability | Good data interoperability. Native RAW format is proprietary but can be converted to open standards using third-party tools. |
| Supported Formats | RAW (native), mzML (via MSConvert), mzXML, CSV, and PDF |
| Software Requirements | Requires Thermo Fisher Xcalibur for acquisition and FreeStyle for analysis. |
| Notes | High-resolution accurate mass platform. RAW format convertible via ProteoWizard. |
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