Design Considerations and Implementation of Portable Mass Spectrometers for Environmental Applications
Description:
Portable mass spectrometers provide a unique opportunity to obtain in situ measurements. This minimizes need for sample collection or in laboratory analysis. Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometry (MIMS) utilizing a semi permeable membrane for selective rapid introduction for analysis. Polydimethylsiloxane membranes have been proven to be robust in selecting for aromatic chemistries. Advances in front end design have allowed for increased sensitivity, rapid sample analysis, and on line measurements. …
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Date:
May 2017
Creator:
Mach, Phillip M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries