Description
Book SynopsisMass spectrometry is a powerful analytical technique used to identify unknown compounds, to quantify known materials, and to elucidate the structural and chemical properties of molecules. Inorganic mass spectrometry focuses on the analysis of metals and elements rather than organic compounds.
Trade Review"of particular interest for specialists in isotope analysis in geoscience and cosmochemistry." (The Analyst - RSC)
"...describes applications of the imaging technology." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)
"...a reliable vehicle for a fascinating journey through nearly nine decades of progress..." (Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 79, October 2002)
"...an assessment of the applications of inorganic mass spectrometry..." (Spectroscopy, Vol. 17, No. 12, December 2002)
"...strongly recommended...useful to the generalist in the area...in addition to the specialist..." (The Chemist, Summer 2003)
Table of ContentsSeries Preface.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Acronyms.
I: INSTRUMENTATION
Sector Field Mass Spectrometry.
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry.
Accelerator Mass Spectrometry.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry.
Other Mass Spectrometric Techniques.
II: APPLICATIONS
Metrology.
Reference Materials.
Nuclear Science.
Cosmochemistry.
Geosciences.
Environmental Science.
Planetary Science.
Materials Science.
Other Applications.
Appendix A: Standard Atomic Weights.
Appendix B: Isotopic Compositions of the Elements.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
