Spectrometry fundamentals Flashcards
1
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- Vaporization
A
If necessary, a heater vaporizes the entered sample
2
Q
- Ionization
A
Electron beam knocks electrons from atoms
3
Q
- Acceleration
A
Electric field accelerates particles towards magnetic region
4
Q
- Separation
A
Magnetic field separates particles according to their mass/charge ratio
5
Q
- Detection/amplification/display
A
The detected isotopes are determined and displayed on a screen
6
Q
Mass spectrometers
A
Detect the relative abundance of each isotope in an element and the composition of large materials.
