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High Temperature Mass Spectrometry: Accuracy of the Method and Influence of Ionization Cross Sections, for the Determination of Thermodynamic Properties
Published
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
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 18, 2025)