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First explaining the basic principles of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry and then discussing the current applications and practical benefits of LC-MS, along with descriptions of the basic instrumentation, this title will prove to be the indispensable reference source for everyone wishing to use this increasingly important tandem technique. * First book to concentrate on principles of LC-MS * Explains principles of mass spectrometry and chromatography before moving on to LC-MS * Describes instrumental aspects of LC-MS * Discusses current applications of LC-MS and shows benefits of using this technique in practice
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Liquid Chromatography –Mass Spectrometry: An Introduction. Robert E. Ardrey Copyright ¶ 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. ISBNs: 0-471-49799-1 (HB); 0-471-49801-7 (PB) LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY– MASS SPECTROMETRY: AN INTRODUCTION Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (AnTS) Series Editor: David J. Ando, Consultant, Dartford, Kent, UK A series of open learning/distance learning books which covers all of the major analytical techniques and their application in the most important areas of physical, life and materials science. Titles Available in the Series Analytical Instrumentation: Performance Characteristics and Quality Graham Currell, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK Fundamentals of Electroanalytical Chemistry Paul M.S. Monk, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK Introduction to Environmental Analysis Roger N. Reeve, University of Sunderland, UK Polymer Analysis Barbara H. Stuart, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Chemical Sensors and Biosensors Brian R. Eggins, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, UK Methods for Environmental Trace Analysis John R. Dean, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry: An Introduction Robert E. Ardrey, Universit