by R. Martin Smith
Understanding Mass Spectra: A Basic Approach, Second Edition combines coverage of the principles underlying mass spectral analysis with clear guidelines on how to apply them in a laboratory setting. Completely revised from the first edition, an updated and unified approach to mass spectral interpretation emphasizes the application of basic principles from undergraduate organic, analytical, and physical chemistry courses.
Features
* step-by-step descriptions of interpretative strategies
* convenient lists and tables detailing the information needed to solve unknowns
* fascinating real-world case studies and examples
* Skill-building problems with clearly explained answers
* Easy-to-follow explanations of all important mathematical derivations
Hardback
Pages:392
Published: October 2004
Contents
* Instrumentation.
* Elemental composition from Peak Intensities.
* Ionization, Fragmentation, and Electron Accounting.
* Neutral Losses and Ion Series.
* A Rational Approach to Mass Spectral Problem Solving.
* a-Cleavage and Related Fragmentations.
* Important Mass Spectral Rearrangements.
* Rationalizing Mass Spectral Fragmentations.
* Structure Determination in Compolex Molecules Using Mass Spectrometry.
* Answers to Problems.
* Index.
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