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APCI. The column effluent is nebulised into an atmospheric-pressure ion source. Through a corona discharge, electrons initiate the reactant gas-mediated ionisation of the analytes. Proton transfers are typical reactions generating [M + H]+ or [M — H] ions, although radical ion formation is possible as in high vacuum chemical ionisation (Cl). The ions formed are injected into the high vacuum of the mass spectrometer. APCI typically accepts flow rates of up to 2 mL min-1. 

A number of different ionisation methods are used in mass spectrometry to form analyte gas phase ions. These are generated through the transfer of an electron to or from an uncharged analyte, protonation, de-protonation, cationisation, anionisation, or the transfer of charge from the solid to the gas phase. Table 13.1 lists a number of the more common ionisation methods used in organic mass spectrometry, and Table 13.2 provides comparative attributes, including appropriate ionisation techniques, for several common mass spectrometer systems. 

ESI-MS Process Evaluation Experiments. ESI-MS experiments were performed using a Micromass (Manchester, UK) LCT electrospray time-of-flight mass spectrometer (ESI-TOF-MS). A 1.6 x 10 4 M solution of reserpine in a mixture of acetonitrile and water (1 1 v/v) was used as a standard. Acetic acid (0.1%) was added to the solution in order to enhance analyte protonation. For both monolithic and modular interfaces, samples were infused at flow rates ranging between a few tens of nLmin 1 to a few pL min-1. Spectra were acquired at various capillary, cone and extraction voltages and optimized for each of the interfaces. 

What, then, is so special about the chemical matrix in MALDI Some of its important features, such as the absorption of the laser energy, are easily understood, but rather surprisingly the overall process of the desorption and ionization has not yet been fully described, almost 30 years after its invention. Considerable progress regarding the mechanism of analyte desorption and protonation was recently achieved [24, 25]. Meanwhile, the search for better (i.e., more sensitive) matrices does not remain completely empirical, as some of the critical parameters for efficient analyte protonation (see Section 1.5) are uncovered, although other aspects such as prediction and targeted manipulation of the matrix morphology remain [26]. 

Jaskolla, T.W. and Karas, M. (2011) Compelling evidence for lucky survivor and gas phase protonation the unified MALDI analyte protonation mechanism. J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom., 22, 975-988. 

The protic organic modifier methanol is superior for selectivity tuning if acidic analytes (proton donors) are separated on stationary phases with proton acceptor capabilities (N-containing functional groups). 

Semi-analytical proton exchange membrane fuel cell modeling. J. Power Sources, 183, 164. 

The Tj relaxation time for protons, measured using an inversion-recovery pulse sequence, is known to be shorter when the number of relaxation pathways is increased. This means that if an analyte proton is in closer proximity to one selector compared to another, this should be reflected in a shorter Tj relaxation time. Therefore, suspended-state HR/MAS Tj relaxation measurements can be used to map differences in proximities between analytes and chromatographic sorbents. 

Stem layer adsorption was involved in the discussion of the effect of ions on f potentials (Section V-6), electrocapillary behavior (Section V-7), and electrode potentials (Section V-8) and enters into the effect of electrolytes on charged monolayers (Section XV-6). More speciflcally, this type of behavior occurs in the adsorption of electrolytes by ionic crystals. A large amount of wotk of this type has been done, partly because of the importance of such effects on the purity of precipitates of analytical interest and partly because of the role of such adsorption in coagulation and other colloid chemical processes. Early studies include those by Weiser [157], by Paneth, Hahn, and Fajans [158], and by Kolthoff and co-workers [159], A recent calorimetric study of proton adsorption by Lyklema and co-workers [160] supports a new thermodynamic analysis of double-layer formation. A recent example of this is found in a study... 

Drukker, K., Hammes-Schiffer, S. An analytical derivation of MC-SCF vibrational wave functions for the quantum dynamical simulation of multiple proton transfer reactions Initial application to protonated water chains. J. Chem. Phys. 107 (1997) 363-374. 

It is also possible to use NMR spectroscopy in acidic solvent for analytical purposes. The difference in chemical shift induced by protonation will allow in some cases the identification of the compound [e.g., phenyl or arylthiazoles (109)]. 

Quantitative Calculations In acid-base titrimetry the quantitative relationship between the analyte and the titrant is determined by the stoichiometry of the relevant reactions. As outlined in Section 2C, stoichiometric calculations may be simplified by focusing on appropriate conservation principles. In an acid-base reaction the number of protons transferred between the acid and base is conserved thus... 

Since the actual number of protons transferred between the analyte and titrant is uncertain, we define the analyte s equivalent weight (EW) as the apparent formula weight when = 1. The true formula weight, therefore, is an integer multiple of the calculated equivalent weight. 

Isotopes of an element are formed by the protons in its nucleus combining with various numbers of neutrons. Most natural isotopes are not radioactive, and the approximate pattern of peaks they give in a mass spectrum can be used to identify the presence of many elements. The ratio of abundances of isotopes for any one element, when measured accurately, can be used for a variety of analytical purposes, such as dating geological samples or gaining insights into chemical reaction mechanisms. 

Another big advance in the appHcation of ms in biotechnology was the development of atmospheric pressure ionization (API) techniques. There are three variants of API sources, a heated nebulizer plus a corona discharge for ionization (APCl) (51), electrospray (ESI) (52), and ion spray (53). In the APCl interface, the Ic eluent is converted into droplets by pneumatic nebulization, and then a sheath gas sweeps the droplets through a heated tube that vaporizes the solvent and analyte. The corona discharge ionizes solvent molecules, which protonate the analyte. Ions transfer into the mass spectrometer through a transfer line which is cryopumped, to keep a reasonable source pressure. 

PMo220 4q, is analytically usehil, being formed in the molybdenum test for phosphate ion. Poly- and heteropolymolybdate ions are used in the precipitation of dyes. The protonated forms of the ions are strongly acidic and many poly- and heteropolymolybdate compounds have catalytic activity that is attributable to their acid—base or redox properties. 

A number of analytical methods have been developed for the determination of chlorotoluene mixtures by gas chromatography. These are used for determinations in environments such as air near industry (62) and soil (63). Liquid crystal stationary columns are more effective in separating m- and chlorotoluene than conventional columns (64). Prepacked columns are commercially available. ZeoHtes have been examined extensively as a means to separate chlorotoluene mixtures (see Molecularsieves). For example, a Y-type 2eohte containing sodium and copper has been used to separate y -chlorotoluene from its isomers by selective absorption (65). The presence of ben2ylic impurities in chlorotoluenes is determined by standard methods for hydroly2able chlorine. Proton (66) and carbon-13 chemical shifts, characteristic in absorption bands, and principal mass spectral peaks are available along with sources of reference spectra (67). 

The possible mechanism of ionization, fragmentation of studied compound as well as their desoi ption by laser radiation is discussed. It is shown that the formation of analyte ions is a result of a multi stage complex process included surface activation by laser irradiation, the adsoi ption of neutral analyte and proton donor molecules, the chemical reaction on the surface with proton or electron transfer, production of charged complexes bonded with the surface and finally laser desoi ption of such preformed molecules. 

Compared to EDS, which uses 10-100 keV electrons, PEXE provides orders-of-magnitude improvement in the detection limits for trace elements. This is a consequence of the much reduced background associated with the deceleration of ions (called bremsstrahlun compared to that generated by the stopping of the electrons, and of the similarity of the cross sections for ioiuzing atoms by ions and electrons. Detailed comparison of PIXE with XRF showed that PDCE should be preferred for the analysis of thin samples, surfrce layers, and samples with limited amounts of materials. XRF is better (or bulk analysis and thick specimens because the somewhat shallow penetration of the ions (e.g., tens of pm for protons) limits the analytical volume in PIXE. 

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