The Elucidation of Charge-Transfer-Induced Matrix Effects in Environmental Aerosols Via Real-Time Aerosol Mass Spectral Analysis of Individual Airborne Particles
Open Access
- 1 July 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Aerosol Science and Technology
- Vol. 33 (1-2) , 135-152
- https://doi.org/10.1080/027868200410895
Abstract
Matrix effects in real-time aerosol mass spectrometry (RTAMS) were investigated using Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) obtained from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Suppression of major component ions by much less concentrated species was observed. Attempts were made to mimic the ion suppression using binary systems but were unsuccessful. Data are presented that suggest the origin of the matrix effect is charge transfer induced neutralization in the ablation plume.Keywords
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