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ASAP

Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) mass spectrometry allows direct analysis of samples using an atmospheric pressure ionization (API) source found on Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) instruments. The ASAP probe permits fast analysis of solid, liquid, tissue, or material (e.g. polymer) samples. ASAP is a low cost alternative ionization method that is especially useful on commercial high end API mass spectrometers which have the capability of accurate mass and mass-selected fragmentation, such as a Bruker Qh-FTMS, Jeol AccuTOF, Thermo Ortitrap, or Waters Synapt HDMS.

Features

• Does not interfere with normal source operations on most instruments
• Compatible with ESI/APCI operations (No source change required)
• Enclosed ion source for safety (vapours are contained inside the source)
• No sample prep required, solids as well as liquids can be analyzed
• Low picogram sensitivity
• Ideal for high resolution instruments
• Good substitute for EI/CI solids probe analysis

Note - requires APCI source