What Does TID Stand For?
TID stands for Thermionic Ionization Detector
A Thermionic Ionization Detector (TID) is an analytical instrument used in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to detect and quantify volatile compounds. It operates by heating a filament to thermionic emission levels, generating ions from the sample gas. These ions are subsequently collected and measured, providing high sensitivity and selectivity for a wide range of analytes. TIDs are particularly valued in applications requiring trace analysis due to their ability to detect low concentrations of substances with minimal interference.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym