Q6. (a) Describe the differences between a linear TOF mass spectrometer and an orthogonal TOF instrument? What are the advantages and limitations of these two geometries? *

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Q6. (a) Describe the differences between a linear TOF mass spectrometer and an orthogonal
TOF instrument? What are the advantages and limitations of these two geometries? *
(b) What function does the ICP torch have in ICPMS?
(c) Why has ICPMS become an important and widely used analytical method?
Transcribed Image Text:Q6. (a) Describe the differences between a linear TOF mass spectrometer and an orthogonal TOF instrument? What are the advantages and limitations of these two geometries? * (b) What function does the ICP torch have in ICPMS? (c) Why has ICPMS become an important and widely used analytical method?
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Time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometers are widely used for their high resolution and sensitivity. Linear TOF and orthogonal TOF are two different geometries of TOF mass spectrometers. Linear TOF has a linear flight tube, while orthogonal TOF has an orthogonal ion source and flight tube. The advantages and limitations of these two geometries depend on the specific applications and analytical goals.

 
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