Chlorine Mass Spectrometry: Cl-35 and Cl-37 Isotope Analysis

  • Thread starter Thread starter jsmith613
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Mass
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on chlorine mass spectrometry, specifically the analysis of Cl-35 and Cl-37 isotopes. Participants confirm that the ions Cl-35 and Cl-37 must be charged (+1) to be deflected by electric and magnetic fields during mass spectrometry. It is established that the charge notation can be represented outside the brackets when indicating combinations of ions, such as (Cl-35, Cl-35)+, (Cl-35, Cl-37)+, and (Cl-37, Cl-37)+. The charge notation is crucial for accurate representation in mass spectrometry.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of mass spectrometry principles
  • Knowledge of ionization mechanisms in mass spectrometry
  • Familiarity with isotopic notation and representation
  • Basic concepts of electric and magnetic field interactions with charged particles
NEXT STEPS
  • Research ionization techniques in mass spectrometry
  • Learn about the role of electric and magnetic fields in mass spectrometry
  • Study the implications of isotope ratios in analytical chemistry
  • Explore advanced mass spectrometry software for data analysis
USEFUL FOR

Researchers, chemists, and students involved in analytical chemistry, particularly those focusing on isotope analysis and mass spectrometry techniques.

jsmith613
Messages
609
Reaction score
0
In the mass spec of chlorine, I produce Cl-35 and Cl-37 (each of which has a charge of +1).
The molecule of Chlorines can be (Cl-35, Cl-35)+, (Cl-35, Cl-37)+ and (Cl-37, Cl-37)+.

Is this correct? Do I include the charges or not?

thanks
 
Physics news on Phys.org
In mass spectrometry the particles must be charged in order to be deflected by electric and magnetic fields so I think the answer to your question is yes.Also,depending on the ionisation mechanism,some of the particles may be more than singly charged.
 
Dadface said:
In mass spectrometry the particles must be charged in order to be deflected by electric and magnetic fields so I think the answer to your question is yes.Also,depending on the ionisation mechanism,some of the particles may be more than singly charged.

So here, we have the combination of two ions and we place the charge of +1 outside the bracket to show it applies to both?
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 28 ·
Replies
28
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
5K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
4K
Replies
4
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
Replies
5
Views
5K