Reasons for the Misinterpretation of Mass Spectra

Finally, we investigate some selected instrumental reasons that can lead to the misinterpretation of mass spectra. As discussed earlier, all MS types have their strengths and weaknesses that affect also the quality of your analytical result. Let us discuss these in the following on three scenarios  

False Mass Determination Due to Inappropriate or Unstable Experimental Conditions 

El electron ionization (also electron impact ionization [obs.]) 

Eluent generator Enrichment column Analytical column Column temperature 

Suppressor electric current Loop volume Methanol flow rate 

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