The Choice of Quadrupole or Magnetic-Sector Instruments

Modem mass spectrometers are used in a very wide variety of situations, so it is almost impossible to have a simple set of criteria that would determine whether a quadrupole or magnetic sector instmment would be best for any particular application. Nevertheless, some attempt is made here to address major considerations, mostly relating to cost. 

Note that in mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (MS/MS) applications, quadrupole and magnetic sectors can be used together advantageously. It is also worth noting that the quadrapole can be operated without the DC voltages. In this RF-only mode, no mass separation occurs, and these quadrapoles are used as ion transmission guides, described in Chapter 49. 

Note that in mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry IMS/MSl applications, quadmpole and 

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