The CHROMacademy Essential Guide to Understanding GC-MS Analysis – Part 1 Tuesday 16th November 2010, 11:00 EST, 4:00 BST

The CHROMacademy Essential Guide to Understanding GC-MS Analysis – Part 1
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Tuesday 16th November 2010, 11:00 EST, 4:00 BST

 
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EVENT OVERVIEW
   

CHROMacademy announces the next in our highly popular series of FREE LIVE TUTORIAL events hosted in conjunction with the CHROMmunity.

 
Understanding GC-MS Analysis – Part 1
»   When to use GC-MS
»   Overview of a typical GC-MS System
»   GC-MS Vacuum Systems
»   Interfacing the GC and MS Components
»   Electron Impact Ionisation – Principles
»   Electron Impact Ionisation – Ion Source
»   Introduction to Mass Analysers
»   Quadrupole Mass Analysis Principles
»   Ion Detection Systems


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Who Should Attend:

  • Current or potential users of GC-MS and those wanting to improve their skills and understanding of this technique
 
Key Learning Objectives
»   Understand when to use GCMS analysis and what extra information the technique can provide
»   Appreciate the requirements for interfacing GC and MS systems
»   Understand vacuum systems and the relationship between vacuum and sensitivity of the technique
»   Understand the physic-chemical principles behind electron impact (EI) ionisation
»   Become familiar with the components of a typical EI ion source and discuss options to improve technique sensitivity using ion source settings
»   Explore the components and working principles of quadrupole mass analysers
»   Understand how ions are detected and amplified to produce a signal
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Presenters:
Tony Taylor

Tony Taylor
Technical Director
ChromACADEMY


John V Hinshaw John V Hinshaw
GC Department Dean
CHROMacademy

 

Moderator:
  Peter Houston
Editorial Director
LCGC Europe