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Example Applications
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Product Manual for IonPac AS31 Columns
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4.7.4
Signal to Noise Comparison
Figure 8
Signal to Noise (S/N) Comparison for 4 ppb HAAs, Bromate, and Dalapon in
EPA Method 557 LSSM Matrix (SIM vs. Full Scan)
4.8
System Setup
Figure 9
Flow diagram for IC-MS Analysis
The setup described in this section provides general guidance for the required connections for optimal performance.
For information about individual modules, refer to the installation guides and manuals available for these modules. The
ion chromatograph is configured for microbore operation. Red PEEK tubing (0.005" ID) should be used for all
chromatographic connections. The Dionex CR-ATC is installed between the eluent generator and the injection valve
as described in the Dionex CR-ATC manual. The eluent generator and cartridge are purged and operated according to
the eluent generator installation guide for low-flow rate operation. The column and suppressor are plumbed in the
normal configuration. Referring to the Figure 9 above, the column outlet is connected to the suppressor. For MS
detection, the suppressor is operated in the external water mode and regen water is provided via the auxiliary pump at
0.3 mL/min. The matrix diversion valve switches the regen mode between external water and recycle modes to provide
continuous flow of water to the suppressor and mass spectrometer during matrix diversion.
Peak (Analyte)
DI H
2
O Signal
MS S/N (SIM)
MS S/N (Full Scan)
MCAA
560
1.71E+02
1.99E+01
MBAA
4.8
7.52E+03
1.93E+03
Bromate
26.6
8.72E+03
5.81E+04
Dalapon
24.4
2.77E+03
2.90E+04
DCAA
127
1.17E+03
1.70E+04
BCAA
44.2
7.47E+03
3.20E+04
DBAA
4.5
9.04E+04
3.69E+05
TCAA
3.3
2.74E+04
7.27E+05
BDCAA
211
4.58E+04
5.05E+05
DBCAA
2.46
3.22E+04
2.61E+05
TBAA
2.62
1.24E+04
6.26E+04
Water
Pump
Eluent
Generator
Guard
Water
Auxiliary
Pump
MS
Column
Suppressor
Conductivity
Detector
Diverter
Valve
Injection
Valve
Waste
To Suppressor
REGEN IN
From Suppressor
REGEN OUT
To CR-ATC
REGEN IN
CR-ATC