Summary of Mass Analyzers
|
Mass Analyzer |
Mass Range |
Resolution |
Sensitivity |
Advantage |
Disadvantage |
|
Magnetic sector |
1-15000 m∕z |
0.0001 |
Low |
High
resolution |
Low
sensitivity Very
expensive High
technical expertise |
|
Quadrupole |
1-5000 m∕z |
Unit |
High |
Easy
to use Inexpensive High
sensitivity |
Low
resolution Low
mass range |
|
Ion trap |
1-5000 m∕z |
Unit |
High |
Easy
to use Inexpensive High
sensitivity Tandem
MS(MSn) |
Low
resolution Low
mass range |
|
Time of flight |
Unlimited |
0.0001 |
High |
High
mass range Simple
design |
Very
high resolution |
|
Fourier transform |
Up to 70 kDa |
0.0001 |
High |
Very
high resolution and mass range |
Very
expensive High
technical expertise |
