Some Applications of Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry.

Abstract

The fast bombardment (FAB) ionisation source for mass spectrometry (MS) is introduced, and the advantages over other ionisation techniques are discussed. Experimental factors are fully described. In initial work, FABMS is applied to the direct analysis of lubricant additives, thermally labile or involatile organic compounds such as macromolecules and ionic dyestuffs, and inorganic compounds. Applications published in the literature are reviewed. Attention is drawn to the high specificity of FABMS for surfactant species since these are often difficult to analyse by other methods. Keywords: Fast Atom Bombardment; Mass Spectrometry; Lubricant; Additive; Review; Application; Ionisation Technique; Great Britain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA165757

Entities

People

  • A. J. Pidduck
  • J. Hodson

Organizations

  • Ministry of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Alkali Metals
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Lubricant Additives
  • Macromolecules
  • Mass Spectra
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Compounds
  • Polymers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design