Introduction to Mass Spectrometry: Instrumentation, Applications, and Strategies for Data Interpretation [Hardcover]

J. Throck Watson (Author), O. David Sparkman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 4, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0470516348 | ISBN-13: 978-0470516348 | Edition: 4

Completely revised and updated, this text provides an easy-to-read guide to the concept of mass spectrometry and demonstrates its potential and limitations. Written by internationally recognised experts and utilising "real life" examples of analyses and applications, the book presents real cases of qualitative and quantitative applications of mass spectrometry. Unlike other mass spectrometry texts, this comprehensive reference provides systematic descriptions of the various types of mass analysers and ionisation, along with corresponding strategies for interpretation of data. The book concludes with a comprehensive 3000 references.

This multi-disciplined text covers the fundamentals as well as recent advance in this topic, providing need-to-know information for researchers in many disciplines including pharmaceutical, environmental and biomedical analysis who are utilizing mass spectrometry

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"The writing here is approachable, honest and understandable. One gets the sense that a very knowledgeable friend is sharing the story of mass spectrometry with you.... This hefty single volume is a mature presentation of all major topics in organic and biological mass spectrometry." (Journal of Chemical Education, July 2009)

  “Introduction to Mass Spectrometry, Instrumentation, Applications, and Strategies for Data Interpretation definitely adds to the selection of general mass spectrometry textbooks in a valuable manner. It is capable of delivering introductory-level knowledge for the undergraduate as well as of providing detailed information for those getting into mass spectrometry.” (Analytical Science and Bioanalytical Chemistry, July 2008)

"An easy-to-read guide to the concept of mass spectrometry, and demonstrates its potential and limitations....   This comprehensive reference provides systematic descriptions of the various types of mass analyzers and ionization, along with corresponding strategies for interpretation of data." (MP Materials Testing, February 2009)

"An easy-to-read guide to the concepts of mass spectrometry, its potential, and its limitations." (Materials and Corrosion, November 2007)

"This book should certainly be on the bookshelf of every mass spectrometrist." (International Journal of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, 2008)

"The book is a very useful reference, and will be a useful work for teaching mass spectrometry." (CHOICE, April 2008)

"Provides an easy to read guide…this comprehensive reference provides systematic descriptions…This latest edition provides students with a complete overview of principles.” (Materials Evaluation, December 2007)

"This completely updated text provides an easy-to-read guide to the concepts of mass spectrometry, its potential, and its limitations." (Materials and Corrosion, November 2007)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 862 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (December 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470516348
• ISBN-13: 978-0470516348
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 1.8 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book on ms, November 2, 2010

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This book is clear and fairly complete, but it tends to introduce a lot of historical information about obsolete techniques, before telling you that it is historical and obsolete. Full citations are listed in the back of each chapter which is helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mass Spec book, September 2, 2010

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This is a fantastic mass spectrometry book! I have the previous edition and this edition is far superior. It does cover a lot of the politics/history of mass spec, but I found that interesting. It is well-organized, easy to read, and thorough. If you are only going to purchase one MS book, I would recommend this one.

4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference, February 7, 2010

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An indispensable reference for any MS user; however this book should not be used an introductory text. Although up-to-date and thorough, the book has questionable organization and is a bit difficult to simply read from cover to cover.