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Orthogonal ion sampling for APCI mass spectrometry

US6797946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2003
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/168
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus are disclosed wherein a plurality of electric fields and of orthogonal spray configurations of vaporized analyte are so combined as to enhance the efficiency of analyte detection and mass analysis. The invention provides reduced noise and increased signal sensitivity in both API electrospray and APCI operating modes.

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