Tömegspektrometr

Tömegspektrometr is a scientific instrument used to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions. This measurement allows for the identification and quantification of different substances within a sample. The process typically begins with ionizing the sample, which means converting the neutral atoms or molecules into charged particles. Once ionized, these ions are accelerated into a mass analyzer. The mass analyzer separates the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio using electric and magnetic fields. Different types of mass analyzers exist, each with its own method of separation. After separation, the ions are detected, and the resulting data is presented as a mass spectrum, which plots the abundance of ions against their mass-to-charge ratio. This spectrum serves as a unique fingerprint for the analyzed substance. Tömegspektrometr technology finds wide application in various fields, including chemistry, biology, medicine, environmental science, and forensics, for tasks such as drug discovery, environmental monitoring, and determining the composition of unknown samples.