Understanding GC-MS Analysis

The session will consider key topics such as controlling and optimizing the vacuum system, ensuring good analyte transfer from the GC column, the theory and instrumentation of electron ionization, and a detailed introduction to the quadrupole mass analyzer. A must see for everyone using or developing methods for GC-MS.

Topics include:

• When to use GC-MS
• Overview of a typical GC-MS system
• Interfacing the GC and MS components
• Electron ionization and chemical ionization
• Introduction to mass analyzers
• Ion detection systems
• Vacuum systems
• Introduction to GC-MS data analysis