Question

In pyrolysis spectrometry, heating is done until which of the following is reached?

(a) Curie point

(b) Boiling point

(c) Until production of superheated vapour

(d) Until 100^oC

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This interesting question is from Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer topic in section Mass Spectrometer of Analytical Instrumentation

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Curie point

Best explanation: In pyrolysis spectrometry, heating is done until curie point is reached. At this point, magnetic permeability drops abruptly.