Table 1. ESI/IMS Operating Parameters.
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of drift region | 75 mm | Drift field strength | 66 V/mm |
| Length of desolvation region | 50 mm | Desolvation field strength | 66 V/mm |
| Emitter-to-ring voltage | 2–3 kV | Liquid flow to ESI | 2 μL/min |
| Drift gas flow rate | 250 mL min–1 | Emitter diameter | 50 μm |
| Drift gas dew point | –85 °C | Drift region temperature | 25–29 °C |
| Drift gas | Purified dry air | Desolvation region temperature | 25–29 °C |
| Pressure | 1009–1068 hPa | Plasma excitation frequency | 21 kHz |
| Plasma source gas flow rate | 90 mL min–1 | Plasma excitation amplitude | 9 kVpeak–peak |