Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometers Made in Switzerland: Examples of Mobile Applications
Manuel A Hutterli1, Veronika Pospisilova2, Marc Gonin3
1TOFWERK AG, CH-3645 Thun, Switzerland. hutterli@tofwerk.com.
Chimia
|December 9, 2023
Summary
Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometers (TOFMS) from TOFWERK meet rising analytical demands. These rugged instruments are increasingly used in mobile applications across diverse scientific and industrial fields.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Instrumentation Science
Background:
- Analytical instrumentation technical requirements have increased due to complex applications.
- TOFWERK produces modular and ruggedized Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometers (TOFMS).
- TOFMS offer advantages over traditional quadrupole mass analyzers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of mobile applications utilizing TOFWERK TOFMS.
- To highlight the versatility and adaptability of TOFMS technology.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing mobile applications featuring TOFWERK TOFMS.
- Analysis of TOFMS deployment in various research and industrial settings.
Main Results:
- TOFWERK TOFMS are successfully employed in a wide range of research areas beyond atmospheric sciences.
- The instruments are increasingly adopted in industrial settings.
- Mobile applications demonstrate the robustness and flexibility of TOFMS.
Conclusions:
- TOFWERK TOFMS are a powerful analytical solution for demanding applications.
- The adaptability of TOFMS supports their use in diverse and mobile environments.
- Continued development in analytical instrumentation is driven by application needs.
Keywords:
Chemical ionisationMobile applicationsReal time measurementReal time measurementsTime-of-flight mass spectrometryVolatile organic compoundsMore Related Videos
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