The Mass Spectrometry Primer (Waters Series)

About this book

The Mass Spectrometry Primer an 82-page paperback book covers a wide range of topics related to the most wide spread of modern mass spectrometry practices and answers some frequently asked questions about the use and capabilities of mass spectrometers. Links are also provided to articles for more in-depth reading. The first section examines who uses mass spectrometers followed by how compounds are ionized in the source to be analyzed by mass spectrometers. A description of the various types of mass spectrometers is followed by a discussion of the important topics of mass accuracy and resolution or how well we can tell differences between closely related compounds. Chemistry sample prep and data handling are considered as well as the definition of some terms commonly used in the most prevalent forms of MS practice today. Looking for something else? Learn a new technique or technology with the Waters Primers Series view other titles available here: http://www.wiley.com/go/waters