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Hand-held ion mobility spectrometers

Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) is a sensitive and rugged technique widely used for the detection of chemical warfare agents. Its strengths and weaknesses are discussed with particular reference to the viability of hand-held instrumentation. There are a number of developments that have been directed...

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Published in:TrAC, Trends in analytical chemistry (Regular ed.) Trends in analytical chemistry (Regular ed.), 1994-08, Vol.13 (7), p.275-280
Main Authors: Turner, R.B., Brokenshire, J.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) is a sensitive and rugged technique widely used for the detection of chemical warfare agents. Its strengths and weaknesses are discussed with particular reference to the viability of hand-held instrumentation. There are a number of developments that have been directed towards overcoming the identified weak points. These developments include replacement of the radioactive source, the use of gas chromatography for pre-separation, and further miniaturisation.
ISSN:0165-9936
1879-3142
DOI:10.1016/0165-9936(94)87064-0