Mass Spectrometer: 21T FTICR
Mass Spectrometer: 21T FTICR
NanoEarth
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL-PNNL)
- Metrology/Characterization
- Chemical Analysis
- Mass Spec
Description
EMSLs 21 Tesla Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer, or 21T FTICR MS, is one of only two in the world with this high of a magnetic field strength. The 21T FTICR MS significantly enhances EMSLs overall mass spectrometry analytical and characterization performance in terms of sensitivity, dynamic range, accuracy, resolution and speed.
This unprecedented level of performance is needed to unravel the chemistry and dynamics of complex natural systems in the environment. This transformative instrument enables the characterization of large, intact proteins and complex environmental and biological materials, allowing researchers to tackle previously intractable questions related to microbial communities, biofuel development, climate and environmental remediation.
By greatly advancing the molecular-level understanding of complex systems, this revolutionary mass spectrometry capability will enable better-informed technical and policy decisions affecting environmental remediation, waste processing, energy production and associated impacts to the environment. Moreover, the development of this mass spectrometry capability will ensure that EMSL will continue to provide leading-edge mass spectrometry resources to serve national and international users who are addressing critical Department of Energy mission needs.
This unprecedented level of performance is needed to unravel the chemistry and dynamics of complex natural systems in the environment. This transformative instrument enables the characterization of large, intact proteins and complex environmental and biological materials, allowing researchers to tackle previously intractable questions related to microbial communities, biofuel development, climate and environmental remediation.
By greatly advancing the molecular-level understanding of complex systems, this revolutionary mass spectrometry capability will enable better-informed technical and policy decisions affecting environmental remediation, waste processing, energy production and associated impacts to the environment. Moreover, the development of this mass spectrometry capability will ensure that EMSL will continue to provide leading-edge mass spectrometry resources to serve national and international users who are addressing critical Department of Energy mission needs.