HP 5973 MSD Hardware Manual page 8

 General Information
General information
This manual contains information pertaining to the operation, and
maintenance of the HP 5973 CI MSD. It is intended to be used in
addition to the HP 5973 MSD Hardware Manual. The CI hardware
consists of a chemical ionization source, GC/MSD interface, a reagent
gas mass flow controller, and associated electronics. Setup and tuning
macros are included with the data system software. CI Autotune uses
perfluoro-5,8-dimethyl-3,6,9-trioxidodecane (PFDTD) as a calibrant
and methane as the reagent gas.
Chapter 1 provides a list of the CI performance specifications and a
list of reagent gases.
Chapter 2 presents some basics of the theory of chemical ionization
and the advantages it offers.
Chapter 3 describes the CI hardware components and their functions.
Chapter 4 provides instructions for using CI.
Chapter 5 discusses problems most likely to be encountered and their
probable causes.
Chapter 6 discusses routine maintenance procedures.
Chapter 7 provides information about parts that are available for
maintenance of the CI hardware.
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