Capillary gas chromatography coupled with negative ionization microplasma mass spectrometry for halogen-selective detection
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Gas chromatography was coupled with plasma mass spectrometry with a microplasma ion source for negative ion detection. The ion source, which was kept inside the high vacuum chamber of the mass spectrometer, was a rigid fused silica capillary tube containing a capacitively coupled radiofrequency helium plasma. This made the setup quite simple: eliminating the sampler-skimmer pressure-reducing interface traditionally used in plasma mass spectrometry. The present study describes the utilization of halogen-selective negative ion detection. A high selectivity of fluorine to hydrocarbon compounds (3×103), and a highly sensitive detection for F, Cl, Br, and I (0.13-12 pg s-1), were obtained. The mechanisms of negative ion formation and breakdown were discussed in conjunction with the results that were achieved.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 55-60 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0267-9477 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2000 |
ID: 231654137