Mass Spectra -- determining the method of ionization

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Determining the method of ionization from mass spectra, such as electrospray, FAB, or MALDI, is not feasible solely by analyzing the spectra. The mass spectrometer operates independently of the ionization technique employed, meaning that the spectra do not provide definitive indicators of the ionization method used. Clarification in the discussion highlights that while one can infer suitable ionization methods based on the spectra, identifying the specific method used is not possible.

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Is there a way to look at mass spectra and determine the method of ionization? I.e., whether it's electrospray, FAB, MALDI, etc.
 
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EDIT: Actually, the question is quite vague so let me clarify. Are you asking if you can determine what ionization method was used just by looking at the spectra? Or are you asking if you can determine what ionization method should be used based on the spectra?

If the former, then no. The spectrometer itself is a different unit and it doesn't matter what ionization technique is used.
 

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