Bubble removal from liquid flow into a mass spectrometer source
US9552971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/16
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for delivering a liquid sample to an ion source are provided herein. In various aspects, the methods and systems can improve the stability of a flow of liquid sample delivered to an ion source. In accordance with various aspects, the methods and systems can remove bubbles (e.g., cavitation bubbles or otherwise) present in the liquid sample prior to its injection into an ionization chamber.
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