KollisionszelIlen
Kollisionszellen, also known as collision cells, are a type of analytical instrument used in mass spectrometry to improve the separation and detection of ions. They are particularly useful in the analysis of complex mixtures, such as those found in proteomics and metabolomics. The basic principle behind collision cells is the use of a gas, typically helium or nitrogen, to induce collisions between ions. These collisions can lead to the fragmentation of ions, which can then be analyzed to provide information about the structure and composition of the original molecules.
Collision cells can be integrated into various types of mass spectrometers, including quadrupole, ion trap, and
The use of collision cells in mass spectrometry has revolutionized the field of analytical chemistry, enabling