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Method of preparing and reconditioning an electrode of mass spectrometer

US7119329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2005
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/147
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a mass spectrometer, an ion of a sample gas is produced in an ion source by colliding the gas with an electron beam, and is introduced into a magnetic field or an electric field. The ion is separated based on the mass number, and the sample is analyzed from a mass spectrum. The ion source has an electrode made of stainless steel, which is baked at a temperature in a range from 200° C. to 700° C. in an air atmosphere.

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