Becker J.S. Inorganic mass spectrometry. Principles and Applications

Wiley-Interscience, 2008. - 518 p.
Inorganic Mass Spectrometry: Principles and Applications provides details on all aspects of inorganic mass spectrometry, from a historical overview of the topic to the principles and functions of mass separation and ion detection systems. Offering a comprehensive treatment of inorganic mass spectrometry, topics covered include:
Recent developments in instrumentation
Developing analytical techniques for measurements of trace and ultratrace impurities in different materials
This broad textbook in inorganic mass spectrometry, presents the most important mass spectrometric techniques used in all fields of analytical chemistry. By covering recent developments and advances in all fields of inorganic mass spectrometry, this text provides researchers and students with information to answer any questions on this topic as well as providing the basic fundamentals for understanding this potentially complex, but increasingly relevant subject.Acknowledgement.
Introduction to mass spectrometry.
History of mass spectrometric techniques.
Ion sources.
Ion separation systems.
Ion detection systems
Instrumentation
Analytical and practical considerations.
Mass spectrometric techniques for analysis of gaseous materials and volatile compounds.
Isotope ratio measurements and their application
Fields of application of inorganic and mass spectrometry in trace, ultratrace and surface analysis.
Future developments.
Appendicies