Divergence time value, mode

The hexapole cannot act as a mass filter by applying a DC field and is used only in its all-RF mode, in which it allows all ions in a beam to pass through, whatever their m/z values. In doing so, the ion beam is constrained, so it leaves the hexapole as a narrow beam. This constraint is important because the ion beam from the inlet system tends to spread due to mutual ion repulsion and collision with residual air and solvent molecules. By injecting this divergent beam into a hexapole unit, it can be refocused. At the same time, vacuum pumps reduce the background pressure to about 10 mbar (Figure 22.1). The pressure needed in the TOF analyzer is about 10 ... 

The chemical industry is a sub-industry of the process industry. The process industry is characterized by production in processes that can be convergent as well as divergent. The process industry consists of firms that "add value by mixing, separating, forming and/or chemical reactions by either batch of continuous mode" (Wallace 1992 reviewed by Den-nis/Meredith 2000, p. 683). Products in process industries can be intermediates and finished products at the same time sold or used for others products. Other sub-industries in the process industries are oil and gas, steel and metals, pulp and paper or pharmaceuticals as well as parts of consumer goods such as food production. 

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