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Re: MSD 5975 Tune Problems

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:45 pm
by Yama001
Do you folks think the HCL generation is restricted to the MS detector? I use hydrogen for our FID work; the solvent is methylene chloride. I have not noticed any unusual corrosion issues there; though the FID can take a great deal of abuse.

Thanks.

Re: MSD 5975 Tune Problems

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:48 pm
by tlahren
I believe it is due to the ionization of H2 from the filament. Since this does not occur in non-MS detectors it's not a problem.