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Title: Systems and methods for sample analysis

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1223693

The invention generally relates to systems and methods for sample analysis. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a system for analyzing a sample that includes a probe including a material connected to a high voltage source, a device for generating a heated gas, and a mass analyzer.

Research Organization:
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-06ER15807
Assignee:
Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN)
Patent Number(s):
9,165,752
Application Number:
14/566,838
OSTI ID:
1223693
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Dec 11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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