ABSTRACT

Mass Spectrometry Basics provides authoritative yet plain-spoken explanations of the basic concepts of this powerful analytical method without elaborate mathematical derivations. The authors describe processes, applications, and the underlying science in a concise manner supported by figures and graphics to further comprehension. The text provides

chapter 2|6 pages

The Ionization Process

chapter 3|4 pages

The Ionization Process

chapter 4|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 6|16 pages

Coronas, Plasmas, and Arcs

chapter 7|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 8|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 9|4 pages

Background

chapter 10|6 pages

Z-Spray Combined Inlet/Ion Source

chapter 11|6 pages

Thermospray and Plasmaspray Interfaces

chapter 12|4 pages

Particle-Beam Interface

chapter 14|10 pages

Plasma Torches

chapter 15|6 pages

Problems of Sample Introduction

chapter 16|6 pages

Problems of Sample Introduction

chapter 17|8 pages

Problems of Sample Introduction

chapter 18|20 pages

Introduction

chapter 19|16 pages

The Nature of an Aerosol

chapter 24|8 pages

Mass Analysis of Ions

chapter 25|6 pages

Equations of Motion of Ions

chapter 26|6 pages

Equations of Motion of Ions

chapter 27|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 28|4 pages

Point Ion Collectors (Detectors)

chapter 29|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 30|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 32|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 33|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 39|12 pages

Objectives in Buying a Mass Spectrometer

chapter 40|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 41|8 pages

Environmental Laws

chapter 42|8 pages

Multibase Arithmetic

chapter 43|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 44|10 pages

Data Processing

chapter 45|8 pages

Genetics

chapter 46|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 47|10 pages

Isotope Ratios in Routine Mass Spectrometry

chapter 48|18 pages

Variations in Isotope Ratios