1. Catalogs
  2. Hiden Analytical
  3. Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications
video corpo

Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications

Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications
1 / 20 PagesView full catalog

Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications

Product catalog summary
Overview
Hiden Analytical provides a range of mass spectrometers for gas analysis, known for their stability, sensitivity, and responsiveness. These systems offer real-time analysis of multiple gas and vapor species, with a dynamic range from parts per billion (ppb) to 100%.
Specifications and Features
The mass spectrometers use quadrupole technology, ensuring superior sensitivity, accuracy, and reproducibility. Recent advancements include controllable field axis technology for soft ionization and reduced peak tails, enhancing analysis precision.
Product Range
  • QGA – Quantitative Gas Analyser: Designed for continuous analysis of gases and vapors near atmospheric pressure, with a mass range of 200 amu and detection capabilities from 100% to less than 100 ppb.
  • HPR-20 R&D: A benchtop mass spectrometer for advanced research, offering a triple filter system for improved resolution and sensitivity, with detection limits down to 5 ppb.
  • ExQ Compact Gas Analyser: Suitable for less demanding applications, with a mass range of 200 amu and fast response times.
Applications
The systems are applicable in various fields, including evolved gas analysis in thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-MS), transient gas analysis, and multi-stream analysis for processes like fermentation off-gas analysis.
Specialist Systems
  • HPR-20 DLS: Offers ultra-high resolution and sensitivity for hydrogen isotopes and light gases.
  • HPR-20 EPIC: Features electron impact and electron attachment ionization modes for analyzing negative ions.
  • HPR-20 S1000: Provides a mass range up to 1000 amu, suitable for applications with light gases.
Gas Sampling Inlet Options
Various inlet options are available, including high-pressure and high-temperature inlets, heated capillary extensions, and multi-stream selectors, allowing for flexible sampling configurations.
Software and Data Analysis
The systems come with application software like QGA Professional, EGAsoft, and MASsoft Professional, offering features such as automatic calibration, real-time data displays, and intelligent scan features for precise analysis.
Interchangeable Membrane Inlet Probes
These probes are designed for a wide range of applications, utilizing a gas permeable membrane to allow dissolved gas/vapor molecules to enter the ion source of a quadrupole mass spectrometer. Key components include a manual isolation valve and a solenoid safety valve for system protection.
HPR-40 DSA and DEMS Systems
The HPR-40 DSA is used for denitrification studies, while the HPR-40 DEMS system is a compact, modular mass spectrometer for electrochemical analysis. It features fast response times and options for off-gas analysis, with a mass range of 200 amu (300 amu optional).
HPR-60 MBMS
This system is designed for ion and radical analysis, featuring a skimmer inlet for reactive gas phase intermediates. It offers customizable inlets and high accuracy sampling, suitable for catalytic reactors and plasma chemistry studies.
HPR-70 and HPR-90 Systems
The HPR-70 is a batch inlet gas analysis system for discrete low volume samples, while the HPR-90 is optimized for light bulb gas analysis. Both systems offer high sensitivity and automated features for precise analysis.
Software Solutions
The document describes several software packages, including QGA Professional for quantitative gas analysis, EGAsoft for evolved gas analysis, and MASsoft Professional for mass spectrometer control. These software solutions provide features like real-time analysis, data export, and control of external devices.
Applications
Hiden's mass spectrometer systems are used in various fields, including gas analysis, surface analysis, plasma diagnostics, and vacuum analysis. They support dynamic measurement, catalysis studies, molecular beam studies, and more.
See more

Catalog excerpts

Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-2

MASS SPECTROMETERS Systems for Gas Analysis Applications A range of gas analysis systems: stable, sensitive and responsive for real-time analysis of multiple gas and vapour species with dynamic range from ppb to 100%. Hiden Analytical have been designing and developing the highest quality quadrupole mass spectrometer based gas analysis systems over 35 years. We have built a reputation for delivering instruments with superior sensitivity, accuracy and reproducibility together with a first class global service and applications support network. Hiden gas analysis systems provide for real-time analysis...

 Open the catalog to page 2
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-3

Contents Gas Analysis Systems QGA – Quantitative Gas Analyser HPR-20 R&D – Gas Analysis System for Advanced Research QGA - Quantitative Gas Analyser ExQ COMPACT GAS ANALYSER – for Less Demanding Applications Gas Sampling Inlet Options PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAS SAMPLING OPTIONS Application Specific Systems HPR-20 EGA – Gas Analysis System for Evolved Gas Analysis in TGA-MS HPR-20 TMS – Transient MS for Fast Event Gas Analysis HPR-20 EGA - Gas Analysis System for Evolved Gas Analysis in TGA-MS SYSTEMS FOR SPECIALIST APPLICATIONS – HPR-20 DLS, HPR-20 EPIC, HPR-20 S1000 HPR-20 MULTI-STREAM SYSTEMS...

 Open the catalog to page 3
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-4

Quantitative Gas Analyser The Hiden QGA quantitative gas analysis system is for continuous analysis of multiple gases and vapours at pressures near atmosphere. The Hiden QIC (Quartz Inert Capillary) sampling interface sampling from 100 mbar to 2 bar is included as standard. Operating to 200°C, the QIC flexible 2 m capillary inlet provides fast response times of less than 300 milliseconds for most common gases and vapours, including water and organic vapours. Automatic mass spectral calculator The QGA system has a mass range of 200 amu (300 amu option) and a detection capability from 100% to less...

 Open the catalog to page 4
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-5

for Advanced Research The Hiden HPR-20 R&D specialist gas analysis system is a benchtop mass spectrometer for the monitoring of evolved gases and vapours. A triple filter mass spectrometer is included providing improved resolution and abundance sensitivity with an ultimate detection limit of 5 ppb subject to spectral interference. The HPR-20 R&D is offered with a wide range of interfaces for connection to external equipment and is configured with Hiden’s heated Quartz Inert Capillary (QIC) for continuous sampling of gases and vapours. Backing and bypass pumping is provided by a high performance...

 Open the catalog to page 5
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-6

for less demanding applications The Hiden Compact Gas Analyser is configured for continuous analysis of gases and vapours at pressures near atmosphere in standard form. Inlet accessories are available to configure the system for sampling from low to high pressures, up to 30 bar. The system is available as a benchtop mounted system, or in a 19-inch rack mountable system package. The Hiden QIC (quartz inert capillary) sampling interface sampling from 100 mbar to 2 bar is included as standard. Operating to 200oC, the QIC flexible 2 m capillary inlet ExQ – compact gas analyser provides fast response...

 Open the catalog to page 6
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-7

GAS SAMPLING INLET OPTIONS Pressure and Temperature Gas Sampling Options Hiden offer a variety of inlet options for the gas analysis systems. Capillary inlets are available to sample at pressures both above and below atmospheric pressure. High pressure inlets are offered for sampling gases and vapours up to 30 bar, and special capillaries are offered for low pressure sampling down to 1 mbar. There is also a high temperature version of the QIC Inlet available for demanding applications. Other options include heated capillary extensions, heated multi-stream inlets and hot-zone adaptors for sampling...

 Open the catalog to page 7
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-8

for Evolved Gas Analysis in TGA-MS The Hiden HPR-20 EGA gas analysis system is configured for continuous analysis of evolved gases and vapours from thermogravimetric analysers (TGA). Interface systems are available for most TGA instruments. The TGA interface includes re-entrant furnace sampling, providing close coupling to the TGA furnace region for optimized evolved gas/vapour analysis. Custom designed interfaces are available for special requirements with alternative systems being offered for applications requiring direct sampling from advanced thermogravimetric analysers operating at higher...

 Open the catalog to page 8
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-9

Transient MS for Fast Event Gas Analysis The Hiden HPR-20 TMS Transient MS is configured for fast event analysis of gases and vapours at pressures near atmosphere. Ideal for fast gas switching experiments, the MS features the Hiden QIC quartz-lined 0.9 m sampling interface. The inlet, operating at 200°C, provides response times of less than 150 ms to changes in gas composition with a 5 decade response time in < 100 ms. The QIC inlet is coupled directly to Hiden’s Pulse Ion Counting (PIC) digital MS which is capable of measurement speeds of up to 500 data points/s over the entire 7 decade dynamic...

 Open the catalog to page 9
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-10

for Specialist Applications The specialist range of Hiden HPR-20 gas analysis systems are configured for continuous analysis of gases and vapours at pressures near atmosphere in standard form, with alternative inlet systems being offered for applications requiring direct sampling from higher pressures to 30 bar. The Hiden QIC quartz-lined sampling interface operating at 200oC provides fast response times of less than 300 milliseconds for most common gases and vapours, including water vapour. HPR-20 DLS for Ultra-High Resolution & Sensitivity Analysis of Hydrogen Isotopes and Light Gases The HPR-20...

 Open the catalog to page 10
Mass Spectrometers for Gas Analysis Applications-11

Gas Analysis Systems for Multi-stream Analysis MULTI-STREAM SAMPLING CAPABILITY IS OFFERED IN TWO VERSIONS: Laboratory scale multi-stream valve, MSV series for analysis of up to 8 sample lines Process analysis multi-stream Proteus valve for sampling up to 80 sample lines Sampling systems are configured for continuous flow for all lines as standard providing fresh sample for analysis with a minimum sample purge time. Compatible for connection with the QIC capillary inlet. Automatic operation allows for the data to be collected and displayed stream by-stream. Stream switching, data acquisition...

 Open the catalog to page 11
*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.