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Christian Alcaraz
Author with expertise in Advancements in Density Functional Theory
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An innovative method to identify structural change through ion‐molecule collision, making use of Time‐Of‐Flight measurements and SIMION simulations

Nicolas Solem et al.Jun 18, 2024
Abstract Structural change of ions induced by collision with a neutral has been studied in a guided ion beam tandem mass spectrometer, using Time‐Of‐Flight measurements and SIMION simulation. The exothermic catalytic isomerization of HOC + to HCO + is used to explore the new methodology. Isomerization is catalyzed via a proton transport mechanism through the interplay of a neutral molecule, the catalyst. Four different potential catalysts, Ne, D 2 , CH 4, and C 18 O, were studied at different collision energies. SIMION simulation of the ion path and collision in the instrument leads to the highlight of a specific signature related to the catalytic isomerization in the time‐of‐flight spectra. This signature is used to identify the experimental conditions where isomerization takes place. Only C 18 O, at low collision energies, gives a clear signature of catalytic isomerization, and a quantitative estimate of the catalyzed isomerization cross‐section and rate constant is derived. This new methodology is sensitive to clear presence of catalyzed isomerization and can be used in instruments designed for cross‐section measurements, provided low collision energy is used and ion bunching is available.