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Quantification and evaluation of ion transmission efficiency in two-stage vacuum chamber miniature mass spectrometer
Authors:Chengan Guo  Zhaoyin Diao  Jianli Liu  Baokun Yang  Jian Zhang
Institution:1. Shenzhen Chin Instrument Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen, China;2. Suzhou Fortune Precision Instrument Co., Ltd., Suzhou, China;3. School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China

Abstract:Miniature mass spectrometer is more compact and portable than traditional commercial mass spectrometry, with more potential for application outside the laboratory. However, a miniature mass spectrometer is less sensitive than a commercial instrument, limiting its application scenarios. The ion transmission efficiency of the instrument is an essential factor affecting the sensitivity. Still, there are few works of literature on the quantitative study of the ion transmission efficiency of each component from a systematic perspective. In this paper, the Faraday cup coupled with a microcurrent signal testing instrument was used to measure the ions generated by nanoelectrospray ionization (nano-ESI), which have successfully gone through several components. Then the ion transmission efficiency of each component was quantified. Results showed that the front lens had the highest ion transmission efficiency of 39.7%, whereas the inlet and skimmer had the lowest ion transfer efficiency of 0.8% and 17.1%. Next, the influence of control parameters on ion transmission efficiency of critical components was investigated. If optimized, the ion funnel and the skimmer had the potential to improve their transmission efficiency by 120% and 79%, respectively. This paper shows the decreasing intensity distribution of ions in the whole transmission process and the transmission efficiency of each component, which can guide for improving the sensitivity of the miniature mass spectrometer.
Keywords:distribution of ions  ion flow  ion transmission efficiency  mass spectrometer  sensitivity
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