The Pb ions are analyzed using a double focusing mass spectrometer that comprises both an electrostatic and magnetic analyzer.
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Other mass analyzers coupled to ICP systems include double focusing magnetic-electrostatic sector systems with both single and multiple collector, as well as axial and orthogonal accelerators have been used ).
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The new instruments have the same framework as any conventional gas source IRMS, but incorporate new features such as larger magnetic sector, double focusing sectors, quadrupole mass filter and multi-collectors.