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Insulated needle for forming an electrospray

US5223226A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1992
Grant dateJun 29, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N30/7266
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrically insulated needle tip is provided for forming an electrospray from a solution containing a solute sample. The insulated needle tip is positioned between an upstream electrode and a downstream counterelectrode. The solution passes through the needle, emerges from the insulated tip and is converted to an electrospray under the influence of an electric field generated between the electrode and the counterelectrode.

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