Materials Characterization (2019 Edition)
Gas Analysis by Mass Spectrometry
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Published:2019
Abstract
Gas analysis by mass spectrometry, or gas mass spectrometry, is a general technique using a family of instrumentation that creates a charged ion from a gas phase chemical species and measures the mass-to-charge ratio. This article covers gas analysis applications that do not use chromatographic separation to physically isolate components of the sample prior to analysis. It is intended to provide an understanding of gas analysis instrumentation and terminology that will help make informed decisions in choosing an instrument and methodology appropriate for the data needed. Mass-analyzer technologies for gas mass spectrometry, namely quadrupole mass filters, magnetic sector mass filters, and time-of-flight mass analyzers are covered. Common factors to consider in choosing an analyzer for static or continuous gas measurement are also described. In addition, the article presents some examples of applications of gas mass spectrometry.
Curtis D. Mowry, Russell L. Jarek, Jessica Román-Kustas, Amber C. Telles, Adam S. Pimentel, Gas Analysis by Mass Spectrometry, Materials Characterization, Vol 10, 2019 ed., ASM Handbook, ASM International, 2019, p 143–152, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v10.a0006663
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