Ateneo - UPO

General principles and basic instrumental aspects of mass spectrometry: Ionization techniques and detector.
Basic rules for the interpretation of spectra

Daniel C. Harris, Chimica Analitica quantitativa Zanichelli Editore (ISBN 9788808821058, ed. cartacea)
G.D. Christian, P. K. Dasgupta, KA Schug, Analytical Chemistry seventh edition, Wiley, (ISBN 978-0-470-88757-8)

The course aims to provide knowledge on analytical mass spectrometry and to develop the ability to choose the right spectrometer according to the specific problem and the critical sense of students towards a problem of analytical chemistry.
Communication skills: acquire and know how to use an appropriate chemical vocabulary in relation to the topics covered in the course. Develop the ability to autonomously learn new notions on analytical mass spectrometry applications and to draw conclusions on the most appropriate choice in relation to the specific problem.

Good knowledge of basic analytical chemistry techniques.

Classroom lessons. Practice lessons in instrumental laboratories

The final examination will be the only learning control. During the laboratory experience, the state of progress of the project is periodically checked.

Evaluation is based on an oral examination (the number of questions varies according to the preparation of the candidates)

General principles and basic instrumental aspects of mass spectrometry.
Ionization techniques
Low- and high-resolution mass spectrometers.
Basic rules for the interpretation of spectra
ESI-Ion Trap Spectra Acquisition and interpretation

Ability in identifying the most suitable spectrometer for a specific analytical problem