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Method for detecting organophosphorus compounds and illicit drugs

US10119937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2016
Grant dateNov 6, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/0047
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is disclosed for detecting organophosphorus compounds and illicit drugs using an ion detector. A vapor sample containing at least one analyte and at least one dopant is ionized. A proton-bound adduct ion is formed between the analyte and the dopant in a reaction region defined between the ionization source and the ion detector.

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