MASS SPECTROMETER OUTPUT INTERPRETATION.
Abstract
The output of a mass spectograph is a photographic plate containing a large number of spectral lines. In order to obtain the two most important bits of data per line necessary for converting an exposed photographic plate into a sample analysis an optical and mechanical system has been fabricated. This device measures a spectrum line position to 1/10,000 of an inch and measures its relative light transmission to 0.1%. It is primarily intended to acquire these data rapidly and easily, and thereby shorten the time of analysis of solid samples. Its accuracy has been tested on a few sample runs with satisfactory results being obtained. A tabulation of 206,201 possible ionic species has been made and stored on magnetic tape for cataloging according to the needs of the individual mass spectroscopist. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0428014
Entities
People
- George D. Perkins