Electric field dependence of the ion mobility

Several models were proposed to rationalize ion field mobility dependence. Clustering with dopant and drift gas molecules is the most relevant hypothesis explaining field mobility dependence (alpha function). The dependence of mobility on electric field (the alpha function in differential mobility s...

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Published in:International journal of mass spectrometry 2009-08, Vol.285 (3), p.149-156
Main Authors: Krylov, E.V., Nazarov, E.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Alpha function
Differential mobility spectrometry
Ion mobility
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Summary:Several models were proposed to rationalize ion field mobility dependence. Clustering with dopant and drift gas molecules is the most relevant hypothesis explaining field mobility dependence (alpha function). The dependence of mobility on electric field (the alpha function in differential mobility spectrometry, DMS) is a unique ion property used for separation and characterization of gas-phase ions in DMS. This study was conducted to determine the origin of this field dependence. Several models are suggested to rationalize the field mobility dependence and explain the alpha function behavior under typical experimental conditions. Alpha function properties, calculated in the framework of each model, are compared with experimental data. Qualitative and quantitative correlations between theory and experiment are analyzed as a proof of the validity of each model. Our examination reveals that clustering with dopant and drift gas molecules is the most relevant hypothesis explaining the observed phenomena. A clustering model can serve as a basis for further investigations aimed at significantly increasing DMS resolution by drift gas modification.
ISSN:1387-3806
1873-2798
DOI:10.1016/j.ijms.2009.05.009