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How a mass spectrometer works

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Here is an image showing the stages of a mass spectrometer
How a mass spectrometer works-example-1
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Mass spectrometers always work with positive ions. Stage 2: Acceleration: The ions are accelerated so that they all have the same kinetic energy. Stage 3: Deflection: The ions are then deflected by a magnetic field according to their masses. The lighter they are, the more they are deflected.Stage 4: Detection: The beam of ions passing through the machine is detected electrically.
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