Handbook of GC–MS: Fundamentals and Applications

Nowadays, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry is a frequently–used technique, with applications in food, pharmaceutical, clinical and environmental analysis. It allows both the separation of mixtures and the identification of the individual compounds of a mixture in one instrument. This is the only comprehensive reference on the technique, providing a detailed overview ranging from fundamentals to applications. As such, it covers all aspects, including the theory and principles, as well as a broad range of real–life examples taken from laboratories. It also features a glossary of approximately 300 terms and a substance index that facilitates finding a specific application. For this new edition the handbook has been now extended to two volumes, reflecting the latest developments in the technique and related instrumentation. A must–have in all analytical laboratories using GC–MS.