Two Dimensional Mass Spectrometric Separation and Identification of Complex Mixtures,
Abstract
The new technique of tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) has been investigated, in particular for the analysis of complex organic mixtures for trace components. Applicability, limitations, and improvements studied include those involving sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, speed, and identification of unknown components. The technique has been applied to important problems in targeted compound analysis, targeted class analysis, molecular structure determination, and unimolecular ion decomposition mechanisms. A unique tandem double-focusing mass spectrometer has been constructed, improved, and applied to these research problems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 10, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA115202
Entities
People
- F. W. Mclafferty
Organizations
- Cornell University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology