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Laser vaporization/ionization interface for coupling microscale separation techniques with mass spectrometry

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6187598

The present invention provides a laser-induced vaporization and ionization interface for directly coupling microscale separation processes to a mass spectrometer. Vaporization and ionization of the separated analytes are facilitated by the addition of a light-absorbing component to the separation buffer or solvent. 8 figs.

Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Assignee:
Iowa State Univ. Research Foundation, Inc., Ames, IA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5917185
Application Number:
PPN: US 8-882855
OSTI ID:
6187598
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English