Mass Spec Calibration Compounds and Spectra
Calibration Compounds are used by the mass spectrometer user to adjust the mass spec calibration scale as well as the relative intensities of mass spec peaks from low to high mass. This is particularily necessary for the setup of quadrapole mass spectrometers. The most popular calibration compound is FC-43, also known as Perfluorotributylamine. Other calibration compounds are used to adjust the high resolution mass spectrometer calibration scale. The following pages list the data available on the most common calibration compounds in various mass spec techniques including low resolution, high resolution, Electron Impact, Chemical Ionization and Negative Ion Mass Spectrometry. Where available, the suppliers of these calibration compounds are listed.
FC-43
Name: Perfluorotributylamine
Molecular Weight: 671
Formula: (CF3(CF2)3)3N
Boiling Point: 170 to 180 deg. C
d(25): 1.88
Supplier: Scientific Instrument Services
FC-70
Name: PerfluorotripentylMolecular Weight: 821
Formula: (CF3(CF2)4)3N
Boiling Point: 215 deg. C
d(25): 1.94
Supplier: Scientific Instrument Services
FC-71
Name: Perfluorotrihexylamine
Molecular Weight: 971
Formula: (CF3(CF2)5)3N
Boiling Point: 253 deg. C
d(25): 1.92
Supplier: Scientific Instrument Services
FC-5311
Name: Perfluorophenanthrene
Molecular Weight: 624
Formula: C14F24
Boiling Point: 215 deg. C
d(25): 2.03
Supplier: Scientific Instrument Services
CeI
Calibration Compound
Name: 10% Solution of CeI in water
Formula: CeI
Supplier: Scientific Instrument Services
CeI/RbI/NaI Calibration Compound
Name: 10% of a 1:1:1 molar mixture in water of CeI, RbI and NaI
Formula: CeI, RbI and NaI
Supplier: Scientific Instrument Services
PFK
Name: Perflurokerosene (PFK)
- Supplier: PCR Research Chemicals, 800-331-6313
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