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Tip Mass Spec Tips is a collection of tips relating to the operation and service of mass spectrometers. Some of these Tips have been reported in our newsletter, "The Mass Spec Source." If you have a question relating to the operation or service of mass spectrometers and would like to have it included in this forum, please Contact Us. Input to this database of MS Tips is needed from our readers to complete this section.


1 - Freon for use in Mass Spectrometer Leak Checking

2 - Mass Spectrometer Probe Cooling

3 - Sample Vials for Direct Probes

4 - Selection of Vacuum Pump Oils for Lowest Mass Spec Background

5 - Determination Linkages in Biomolecules of Disulfide

6 - Transfer of H.P. ChemStation MS and GC Chromatograms from PC to MAC Computer

7 - Repairing Clogged Thermospray Probes

8 - Tuning a Finnigan 5100 to Meet BFB or DFTPP Criteria

9 - H.P. 5971 Transfer Line Tip for Direct Introduction of Capillary Column into MSD Source for Improved Performance

10 - Troubleshooting Finnigan 5100 GC/MS Systems

11 - Leak Checking Mass Spectrometers

12 - Elimination of Memory Peaks and GC Background Noise

13 - SuperIncos Mapped Software Print Buffer Lockup

14 - Reduction of Peak Tailing

15 - Electron Multiplier Sensitivity

16 - INCOS Procedure for Calibrating on the Finnigan 4500

17 - Extending Electron Multiplier Life

18 - What techniques or methods do you use to determine if the electron multiplier is in need of replacement?

19- What techniques or methods do you use to detect vacuum leaks in your mass spectrometer

20 - Extending Lenear Range of the Mass Spec

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