Væskekromatografitung

Væskekromatografitung refers to a specific type of detector used in liquid chromatography, a common analytical technique. It is a mass spectrometer designed to be coupled with a liquid chromatograph, allowing for the identification and quantification of substances in a sample based on their mass-to-charge ratio. The "væskekromatografi" part indicates its application in liquid chromatography, where a liquid mobile phase carries the sample through a stationary phase. The "tung" (heavy) aspect likely refers to the mass of the instrument itself, or potentially its high mass-resolving power capabilities.

This hyphenated term, often seen in Scandinavian contexts, describes a powerful analytical tool that combines the separation capabilities of liquid chromatography with the sensitive and selective detection of mass spectrometry. The LC-MS system can analyze complex mixtures, identify unknown compounds, and determine the concentration of known substances with high accuracy. Its applications span various fields, including pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, food safety, and proteomics. The coupling allows for detailed characterization of compounds that might be difficult to analyze using other methods alone.