IMS Flashcards by Dragon Phillips

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What is Mobility Spectroscopy (IMS):

A

Separation technique that identifies gas phase ions based on mobility through an electric field.

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What are three major parts to IMS:

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Ionization chamber, Drift tube and Detector

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What is IMS’s greatest strength:

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Rapid detection and response time (30 seconds)

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Disadvantage to IMS field portability:

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Screening preliminary test

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