Mass analyzers for inductively coupled plasma time-of-flight mass spectrometry

Abstract

The use of a time-of-flight mass analyzer for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is examined, with emphasis placed on the attributes of the different instrument geometries that have been employed. The common and contrasting design concepts, operating principles and experimental performance of both orthogonal-acceleration and axial time-of-flight inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers are examined and contrasted.