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OpenChrom
Chromatography Data System
by Lablicate GmbH
Official site: flathub.org
About OpenChrom
OpenChrom® is a vendor independent open source software for chromatography, spectrometry and spectroscopy. It has a strong focus on chromatography and nominal mass spectrometry, but next to GC/MS and GC/FID it has basic support for HPLC-UV/VIS, FTIR, PCR and NMR.
The base version is free and open source software with most of it curated under the Eclipse ChemClipse umbrella. Its numerous carefully reverse-engineered file format converters for vendors like Agilent, Thermo, PerkinElmer, Shimadzu, Varian, Bruker, ChromTech, Thermo/Finnigan, Waters, CAMAG, ABSciex, MassFinder, EZChrom... are however closed source and have to be installed at runtime accepting the proprietary license terms.
Moreover the Lablicate marketplace allows for the installation of proprietary databases and plug-ins to speed up workflows. These are reserved for commercial customers. Students with a valid university e-Mail can apply for significant discounts on the Lablicate portfolio.
How to install OpenChrom
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.lablicate.OpenChrom
- Open OpenChrom once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenChrom free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where OpenChrom is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install OpenChrom from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.lablicate.OpenChrom. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is OpenChrom safe?
OpenChrom downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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