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Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers

Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers Advanced Technology 

Real-Time Analysis with EXTREL™ Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers

Our EXTREL™ quadrupole mass spectrometers provide real-time, accurate analysis of gases and vapors using advanced quadrupole mass spectrometry. This powerful technique helps identify and measure ions based on their mass-to-charge (m/z) ratios, making it a reliable tool for various scientific and industrial applications.

How Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers Work

To help you understand how our system operates, here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

  • Ionization:
    First, the sample gas or vapor is introduced into a vacuum chamber and ionized using an ion source.
  • Acceleration:
    Then, the generated ions are accelerated into the quadrupole mass filter, which contains four parallel rods.
  • Separation by m/z Ratio:
    A radio frequency (RF) voltage applied to the rods creates a time-varying electric field.
    As a result:
    • Only ions with a specific mass-to-charge ratio follow a stable path.
    • All others become unstable, collide with the rods, and are removed.
  • Detection:
    The selected ions reach an electron multiplier detector, where they produce signals proportional to their quantity.
    These signals are amplified and processed to create a mass spectrum of the sample.

Key Benefits of Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry

This technique is highly effective and offers several advantages:

  • Real-time monitoring of chemical processes
  • High sensitivity for detecting trace impurities
  • Fast, accurate identification of unknown compounds
  • Quantitative analysis of gases and vapors
  • Stable isotope and peptide analysis

Applications 

Our quadrupole mass spectrometers are trusted tools in:


QUADRUPOLE MASS SPECTROMETERS

MAX300-RTG™ 2.0 Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ Real-time industrial gas analyzer for process control, environmental compliance & ambient air monitoring.
extrel max300-rtg 2.0 quadrupole mass spectrometer

VeraSpec™ APIMS

TIGER OPTICS™ Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Mass Spectrometer
Tiger VeraSpec APIMS

MAX300-TGM™ Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ Toxic Gas Air & Environmental Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Process Inisights_Extrel MAX300-TGM Toxic Gas Analyzer

MAX300-AIR™ Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ Air & Environmental Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Process InisightsExtrel MAX300-AIR

MAX300-BIO™ Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ Bioreactor & Fermentation Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Process Insights_Extrel MAX300-BIO BIOREACTOR GAS ANALYZER

MAX300-CAT™ Lab Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ fast, high-sensitivity, quantitative gas analyzer for catalysis, reaction monitoring & environmental research
Process Insights_Extrel MAX300-CAT

MAX300-LG™ Lab Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ for Catalysis Research, Bench Scale Reactors, Process Development & Pilot Scale Research
Process Insights_Extrel MAX300-LG

MAX300-EGA™ Evolved Gas Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ for analysis of the effluent of analytical equipment & chemical processes
Process Insights_Extrel MAX300-EGA Evolved Gas Analyzer

VeraSpec™ Molecular Beam & Plasma Analysis System Mass Spectrometer (MBx™)

EXTREL™ for stable, accurate analysis of processes from 10-4 Torr up to & above atmospheric pressure
VeraSpec™ Molecular Beam and Plasma Analysis System

VeraSpec HRQ™ Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers System

EXTREL™ for the fine isotopic analysis of low molecular weight gases
Process Insights_Extrel VeraSpec-HRQ-gas analyer

MAX-QMS™ Flange Mounted Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ designed for inclusion in experimental vacuum chamber
Process Insights_Extrel MAX-QMS FLANGE MOUNTED SYSTEM

Lamp Analyzer Quadrupole Mass System

EXTREL™ for quality assurance measurements in lamp manufacturing
Process Insights_Extrel Lamp-Analyzer

RGA™ Residual Gas Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

EXTREL™ ideal for background gas analysis, leak detection & vacuum chamber characterization
VeraSpec™ Molecular Beam and Plasma Analysis System

MS/MS Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer Systems

EXTREL™ turnkey systems ideal for in-depth identification & separation of isomers
Process Insights_Extrel Complete MS Systems

Custom Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System

EXTREL™ high performance, efficient, scalable solutions
Process Insights_Extrel custom gas mass spec system

Components & Power Supplies

For EXTREL™ Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers & Systems
Process Insights_Extrel Complete MS Systems
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