Zero voltage mass spectrometry probes and systems
US9786478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/0013
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention generally relates to zero volt mass spectrometry probes and systems. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a system including a mass spectrometry probe including a porous material, and a mass spectrometer (bench-top or miniature mass spectrometer). The system operates without an application of voltage to the probe. In certain embodiments, the probe is oriented such that a distal end faces an inlet of the mass spectrometer. In other embodiments, the distal end of the probe is 5 mm or less from an inlet of the mass spectrometer.
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