Abstract

Mass spectrometry is a technique which involves measurements of mass-to-charge ratios of the ions formed when a sample is ionized. The types of spectrometers are discussed, as are the ionization techniques and types of mass spectrometers used to solve analytical problems in biotechnology, environmental studies, polymer chemistry, forensics and inorganic applications. Detailed descriptions of instrumental components, the various ion paths, and data analyses are presented. Mass spectrometers for tandem mass spectrometry are discussed. The methodologies used to interface hplc and other separations systems to mass spectrometers are described.