Ceramic Heating Elements Specifically Designed For Mass Spectrometers
Mass spectrometers are utilized in various industrial, environmental, and clinical applications to detect trace amounts of chemicals. This technique heats the ionized sample before it enters the mass spectrometer. Traditional heating methods include using box or cable heaters to heat metal components, which in turn conduct the heat to a flow of high-purity inert gas. Design requirements For a mass spectrometer to achieve high detection sensitivity, it must be able to achieve most of the analyte level resolution; therefore, it must use a contamination-free heat source. In addition, the competitive demand for instrument design to reduce size and complexity while still enhancing sensitivity is also being challenged. Solution Ceramic heaters are preferred for ion sources because of their chemical compatibility, low porosity, and fine surface finish to reduce the likelihood of contamination. In addition, it has a 400 ° C (752 ° F) function, which can meet the perf...