This is the second edition of the ACOL text on Mass Spectrometry, and has been thoroughly updated to give a modern approach to those beginning to use or studymass spectrometry. As well as covering the basics of the subject, in chapters on Ion Sources and Methods of Ionisation, Mass Analysis, Ion Detection and Fragmentation Patterns, the author has also included chapters on tandem techniques (Gas and Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry and Mass Spectrometry - Mass Spectrometry) and on Atomic Mass Spectrometry, including Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS). As with all the books in the ACOL series, self assessment questions and solutions are included. Table Of Contents: ?Introduction ?Ion Sources and Methods of Ionisation; ?Mass Analysis ?Ion Detection and Computer-Aided Data Processing ?Use of Isotopes in Mass Spectrometry ?The Mass Spectrum, Metastables and Fragmentation of Positive Ions ?Typical Fragmentation Patterns of Common Functional Groups ?Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry ?Atomic Mass Spectrometry Special Features: ?All newcomers to the technique of Mass Spectrometry ?Technicians using Mass Spectrometry