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. 2017 Jun 16;7(6):349–364. doi: 10.1016/j.jpha.2017.06.005

Table 3.

Types of mass analyzers and their properties.

Type (m/z) range Resolution Operating pressure (torr) Scanning speed Adaptability to methods
Magnetic Sector 104 105 10−6 Slow Nil
Time of Flight 106 103–104 10−6 Fast Well suited for MALDI
Quadrupole ion trap 104–105 103–104 10−3 Moderate Well suited for Electrospray