What are the benefits of mass spectrometry?
Mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical technique that is used to identify unknown compounds, quantify known materials, and elucidate the molecular structure and chemical composition of organic and inorganic substances. Mass spectrometry provides valuable information to a wide range of professionals including chemists, biologists, pharmacists, physicians, engineers and astronomers. Mass Spectrometry isused for: 1-Determine how drugs are used in the body 2- Detect and identify illegitimate steroids in athletes 3- Determine damage of human or animal genes due to environmental causes 4- Determine the age and origins of specimens in geochemistry and archaeology 5- Detect dioxins in food and humans 6- Locate petroleum deposits by testing rock samples 7- Determine country of origin of wine, rice or diamonds 8- Test the purity of semi-conductor materials used in making microchips for computers 9-Monitor and track air pollutants 10-The identification and characterization of proteins involve
