The design of Agilent's patented orthogonal-nebulization source has often been imitated but never equaled. Nebulization (spray) orthogonal to the axis of the sampling capillary reduces noise related to incomplete drying of solvent droplets. It also keeps the sampling capillary and ion optics cleaner. The fixed-position nebulizer eliminates the need for tedious position adjustments when a method requires flow rate or solvent composition changes.
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