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Mass spectrometry

physical science Maturity 9-11

Scientists use a special tool.

Mass Spectrometer Schematic.svg
Mass Spectrometer Schematic.svg
It helps them see tiny bits. It can find what things are made of. This helps us learn about the world. It is very cool! Can you find something tiny today?

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File:Discovery of neon isotopes.JPG
Discovery of neon isotopes.JPG
File:Early Mass Spectrometer (replica).jpg
Early Mass Spectrometer (replica).jpg
File:Alpha calutron tank.jpg
Alpha calutron tank.jpg
File:Mass Spectrometer Schematic.svg
Mass Spectrometer Schematic.svg
File:CARIBU at ATLAS.jpg
CARIBU at ATLAS.jpg
File:Fenn ESI Instrument.jpg
Fenn ESI Instrument.jpg
File:ICPMS Thermo torch 1.JPG
ICPMS Thermo torch 1.JPG
File:FAB MS.jpg
FAB MS.jpg
File:Orbitrap mass analyzer - partial cross-section.JPG
Orbitrap mass analyzer - partial cross-section.JPG
File:IonSpec FT-ICR (Fourier transform Ion cyclotron resonance) Mass spectrometer.jpg
IonSpec FT-ICR (Fourier transform Ion...
File:Cont dynode detector.jpg
Cont dynode detector.jpg
File:TandemMS.svg
TandemMS.svg

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