Yigang Fang

Essential Modules of Mass Spectrometer

  1. ESI (Electrospray Ionization)
  2. Dual Quadrupole Mass Filter
  3. Hexapole/Octapole Ion Guide
  4. Scattering Cell
  5. Electron Multiplier

Design of Mass Spectrometer

  1. Building Parts: TurboCAD (2D/3D)
  2. Instrument Control & Data Acquisition: LabVIEW (w/ DAQ Cards)
  3. Vacuum: Pumps (MP/DP/TP), Gauges(Ion Gauges/Thermo Gauges)
  4. Basic Operation: Interlock System
  5. Peripheral Devices: Power Supplies etc.
  6. Backup System: Compressed Air, Cooling Water

Sample Preparation & Introduction

  1. Biomolecules: ESI
  2. Gaseous Reactant: Ar (for CID); 1O2 (Physical: Microwave Discharge; Chemical: Cl2+H2O2+NaOH)

Electronics

  1. Interlock System
  2. Home-made Components: Power Supply for Enzle lenses; Hex/Oct Oscillator; QMS Power; QMS Control Box

Machinary

  1. Drill & Tap
  2. Swagelok

Optics

  1. Lenses
  2. Detectors