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Bubble removal from liquid flow into a mass spectrometer source

US9552971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2014
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 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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