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The second edition of this ACOL text, which was first published in 1987, continues to provide the analyst with an excellent introduction to mass spectrometry by the adoption of a practical approach in which the theoretical and operational aspects of this major analytical technique are combined. In the revised edition of this text, the author has expanded upon and reorganised the earlier material in order to bring it completely up to date. In addition to the basic theory of ion formation and behaviour, instrumentation and the interpretation of the spectra of simple organic compounds, this new edition reflects a number of the very important developments which have taken place in this field since the late 1980s. These include the burgeoning area of hyphenated mass spectral techniques, including gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), liquid chromatography-gas chromatography (LC-GS) and tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS). Associated newer methods of interfacing, such as electrospray and ionspray, particle-beam and continuous flow coupling and atmospheric-pressure chemical ionisation are also covered. The current widespread use of computing techniques in structure elucidation is also considered, along with the important area of inorganic mass spectrometry for analysing surfaces, bulk solids and solutions. Analytical Chemistry By Open Learning This series provides a uniquely comprehensive and integrated coverage of analytical chemistry, covering basic concepts, classical methods, instrumental techniques and applications. The learning objectives of each text are clearly identified and the student's understanding of the material is constantly challenged by self-assessment questions with reinforcing or remedial responses. The overall objective of Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning is to enable the student to select and apply appropriate methods and techniques to solve analytical problems, and to interpret the results obtained. We are grateful to Dr Roger Taylor of the University of Sussex, UK for supplying the spectrum of fullerene used on the front cover.
List of contents
PARTIAL CONTENTS: Introduction; Ion Sources and Methods of Ionisation; Mass Analysis; Ion Detection and Computer-Aided Data Processing; Use of Isotopes in Mass Spectrometry; The Mass Spectrum, Metastables and Fragmentation of Positive Ions; Typical Fragmentation Patterns of Common Functional Groups; Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry; Atomic Mass Spectrometry
About the author
James Barker and David J. Ando are the authors of Mass Spectrometry: Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
Summary
This second edition of the ACOL text on mass spectrometry has been thoroughly updated to give a modern approach to those beginning to use or study mass spectrometry. As with all the books in the ACOL series, self assessment questions and solutions are included.
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"...this book is written in a very cleay form and is highly recommended...find several stimulating suggestions and examples." (Annali di Chimica, 1999)
"It is a valuable text reference for analytical chemists." (Bioseparation, 1999)
