High Temperature Mass Spectrometry: Accuracy of the Method and Influence of Ionization Cross Sections, for the Determination of Thermodynamic Properties

Published

April 18, 2005

Author(s)

John W. Hastie, D W. Bonnell, C Chatillon, J Drowart

Abstract

An assessment of the high temperature mass spectrometric technique is given, with emphasis on sources of inaccuracy, particularly ionization cross sections. Data -- experimental, calculated, and estimated -- are summarized for ionization cross sections of atoms and inorganic molecules typically found in high temperature vapors. It is concluded that, while much recent progress has been made on the high temperature mass spectrometric technique, the availability of ionization cross sections -- particularly for molecular species -- remains a limiting factor.

Citation

Pure and Applied Chemistry

Volume

77

Issue

4

Pub Type

Journals

Keywords

high temperature, ionization cross sections, Knudsen effusion, mass spectrometry, thermodynamics, transpiration mass spectrometry

Citation

Hastie, J. , Bonnell, D. , Chatillon, C. and Drowart, J. (2005), High Temperature Mass Spectrometry: Accuracy of the Method and Influence of Ionization Cross Sections, for the Determination of Thermodynamic Properties, Pure and Applied Chemistry (Accessed October 22, 2025)