Gases Detected by Lonestar

The Owlstone FAIMS device operates as a selective ion filter; how well the sensor detects a particular gas depends on the ionization source used. We currently have UV and Nickel ionisation options.

Nickel Ionization

Screenshot of a tool for showing ease of gas detection when using a Nickel Ion Source

With a Nickel ionization source a gas will be easily ionized and detected if it has a higher proton affinity than other background gases.

Detectable gases with Nickel flash icon

UV Ionization

Screenshot of a tool to see which gases can be detected with the Lonestar system when using a UV Ion Source.

With a UV ionization source ions will be generated if the gas has an ionisation energy less than 10.6eV.

Detectable gases with UV flash icon

If you have a specific request for a gas please contacts us at sales@owlstone.co.uk