System and method for on-line coupling of liquid capillary separations with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry

Overview

Information

Number
6140639
Application
09/086894
Filing date
05/29/1998
Issue date
10/31/2000
Inventor(s)
Arkady I. Gusev, David M. Hercules
US Classification
250/288
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Citations

Kratos Analytical (2)
Agilent Technologies (1)
Shimadzu (1)
Sepragen (1)
Shionogi & Co. (1)
Hitachi, (1)

Abstract

Abstract

The invention relates to a system and method for on-line coupling of liquid capillary separation with matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometric analysis. In this system and method, analyte from liquid capillary separation is mixed with matrix molecules for matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization. Continuous flow of the analyte/matrix combined with vacuum conditions allows evaporation and crystallization of homogeneous samples on a solid sample surface. Dual use of laser irradiation to desorb/ionize and remove excess sample facilitates on-line use and automation.

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Tech Analysis

Class Subclass Type Reference Factor Citation Factor Strength Grant time Early grant (%)
250 288 Emerging Average Seminal Medium High Average 54.2