Sheath liquid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010809",
  "term": "Sheath liquid",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A conductive liquid that flows concentrically around the sample stream in a sheath flow electrospray ionization interface. It provides the electrical contact necessary for electrospray formation and can also modify the chemical environment of the analyte. This liquid is often a mixture of organic solvent and water with an added electrolyte.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "make-up liquid",
    "sheath flow interface"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1590 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sheath-liquid/"
}