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Process Mass Spectrometers
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Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers
Process Mass Spectrometers – Real-Time Gas Analyzers for Environmental Compliance, and Combustion Control
Extrel CMS, LLC (“Extrel”), the leading manufacturer of research and process mass spectrometers, joined Process Insights, a group of premier process instrumentation companies in 2020. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Extrel has over 55 years of innovation in analytical technology and serves a global customer base across industries such as research, chemical, refining, and pharmaceuticals.
Extrel’s advanced mass spectrometers enable continuous identification and quantification of molecular components in process environments, helping organizations improve safety, enhance efficiency, ensure product quality, minimize downtime, and comply with complex regulatory requirements. With a rich history of technological excellence, Extrel’s products are trusted by national labs and industrial leaders worldwide. Extrel’s quadrupole mass spectrometers are widely recognized for their superior performance, precision, reliability, and user-friendly design for gas and ion analysis.
Designed to deliver outstanding stability, high resolution, and exceptional sensitivity, Extrel systems are adaptable to the unique demands of various applications. Their modular components, which are pre-tested and proven, allow for rapid customization to create a mass spectrometer suited to specific requirements. Addressing challenges such as precision alignment, in-vacuum wiring, and system control, Extrel analyzers are thoughtfully engineered for optimal functionality and straightforward maintenance.
Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry Technology
Quadrupole mass spectrometry is a type of mass spectrometry that is widely used in various analytical applications, including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and biomedical analysis. This technique uses an electric field to selectively filter ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) and detect them with a detector. Quadrupole mass spectrometry has several advantages, including high sensitivity, selectivity, and speed. It can detect and quantify a wide range of compounds, from small molecules to large biomolecules, with high accuracy and precision. This technology is widely used in analytical laboratories for applications such as quality control, process monitoring, and forensic analysis.
Extrel real-time quadrupole mass spectrometers are built for the demands of the gas and ion analysis for industrial and high purity process control, environmental monitoring, and cutting-edge laboratory research. Their mass spectrometers offer high sensitivity and a wide dynamic measurement range (ppb to %) for full, speciated composition.
These fast and powerful, quadrupole mass spectrometer performs precision quantitative analysis on every component in a gas or vapor mixture. It can easily be fully automated for sampling of multiple gas channels. For decades Extrel has collaborated with research, academic, and industrial customers to deliver, design, integrate validate, and support unique turnkey solutions.
Process Mass Spectrometers
- Purpose: Designed for continuous, real-time analysis of gas compositions in industrial processes. They are often used in applications such as chemical manufacturing, refining, and environmental monitoring.
- Features:
- Built to operate in rugged, industrial environments.
- High-speed data acquisition for real-time process control.
- Often optimized for automation and integration with process control systems.
- Advantages:
- Provide actionable insights to optimize efficiency, ensure safety, and meet regulatory standards.
- Durable and capable of handling high-throughput, continuous operations.
Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers
- Purpose: Utilize quadrupole technology for precise identification and quantification of ions in a sample. They are versatile and commonly employed in both research and industrial applications.
- Operating Principle:
- A quadrupole consists of four parallel rods with alternating electric fields that filter ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio.
- Only ions with a specific mass-to-charge ratio pass through at a given time.
- Features:
- High sensitivity and resolution.
- Compact and suitable for a variety of environments, from laboratories to industrial settings.
- Advantages:
- Excellent for applications requiring fast and accurate analysis.
- Flexible and configurable for different analytical needs.
Read more on the blog: Gas Chromatographs vs. Mass Spectrometers
Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer Solutions for Industrial Applications
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