CPC H01J 49/045 (2013.01) [H01J 49/167 (2013.01); B33Y 80/00 (2014.12)] | 19 Claims |
1. A nebuliser outlet comprising:
an inlet end and an outlet end; and
a first channel and one or more second channels arranged between the inlet end and the outlet end;
a wall arranged between the first channel and the one or more second channels;
wherein the first channel is configured to receive a capillary;
wherein the nebuliser outlet is configured such that gas received by the nebuliser outlet can pass to the outlet end via the one or more second channels;
wherein the nebuliser outlet is a single integrated component; and
wherein the wall is curved so as to provide the first channel with two regions that have a diameter configured for being approximately equal to the diameter of the capillary, for retaining the capillary radially and/or axially, and a greater diameter between the two regions.
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