Mass Spectrometry

Abstract

The article contains sections titled: Introduction Concept of Mass Spectrometry Goal of Mass Spectrometry Mass Spectrometry at a Glance Aims and Scope The Role of Isotopes in Mass Spectrometry Isotopes Atomic Mass Scale Isotopic Patterns Accurate Mass Calculation of Atomic Weights and Molecular Weights Mass Spectrometric Methods Ionization Processes Formation of Positive Radical Ions Electron Ionization Photoionization Penning Ionization Charge Transfer Field Ionization Formation of Positive Ions Proton Transfer Electrophilic Addition Anion Abstraction Formation of Negative Radical Ions Electron Capture Formation of Negative Ions Nucleophilic Addition Cation Abstraction Isotopic and Elemental Analysis Thermal Ionization Spark Source Glow Discharge Inductively Coupled Plasma Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Ionization of Gaseous Molecules in Vacuum Electron Ionization Chemical Ionization Field Ionization Desorption/Ionization Field Desorption Fast Atom Bombardment and Liquid Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Laser Desorption/Ionization Matrix‐Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Ion Formation at Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Electrospray Ionization Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization and Atmospheric Pressure Photoionization Atmospheric Pressure MALDI Desorption Electrospray Direct Analysis in Real Time Activation Methods for Tandem Mass Spectrometry Acronyms