Momentum separator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007535",
  "term": "Momentum separator",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A device that separates components of a gas mixture based on differences in their momentum, typically achieved by directing a gas jet against a surface. Lighter molecules are deflected more easily than heavier ones, allowing for their differential collection. This type of separator is used as an interface in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "jet separator"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1569 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/momentum-separator/"
}