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Method for linearization of ion currents in a quadrupole mass analyzer

USRE38138E1 · kind E1 · reissue

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Filing dateOct 6, 2000
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

A method for linearizing the sensitivity of a quadrupole mass spectrometric system to allow the sensor to more accurately report partial pressures of a gas in high pressure areas in which the reported data is effected by a number of loss mechanisms. According to the invention, correction factors can be applied empirically or software in a quadrupole mass analyzer system can be equipped with correcting software to expand the useful range of the mass spectrometer.

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