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Suggest a method to enhance the accuracy of a mass spectrometer​

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Usually the use of two calibrant ions to bracket the analyte ion will achieve better accuracy. To achieve optimum mass accuracy the m/z of a single point calibrant ion should be as close as possible to that of the analyte ion; this is particularly important for magnetic sector mass spectrometers.

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