INTRODUCTION
     This is an introductory course on Ion Trap GC/MS for the novice user. This course covers basic theory and practices required for understanding and successfully operating Ion Trap GC/MS systems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

New users of Ion Trap GC/MS

Chemists with good background on capillary GC Analysis.

Advanced chemists who want to learn about efficient ways to solve analytical problems using advanced GC/MS techniques.

Chemists, supervisors and laboratory managers engaged in trace analysis using chromatography procedures.

TOPICS COVERED

Theoretical

• Introduction to Mass Spectrometry
• Ion Trap GC/MS Hardware - GC Inlet, Columns, MS
• MS Sample Introduction Techniques
• Introduction to MS Workstation Software
• Introduction to Advanced Ion Trap MS Techniques - Selected Ion Storage, Chemical Ionization and MS/MS
• Ion Trap Maintenance procedure and Troubleshooting

Practical Work

• Setting up the Ion Trap Ms and initial adjustments Tuning the instrument for routine analysis
• Method development, sample injection and  analysis
• Qualitative Procedures - identification of compounds by library search, creation of spectral lists and compound tables
• Quantitative Procedure - multi-level calibration and analysis of unknown samples
• Ion Trap advanced techniques - SIS, CI and MS/MS
• Basic Ms maintenance procedures

Prerequisites

Basic chemistry background with some analytical experience.

Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Windows XP operating system. A good background in GAS Chromatography and Capillary GC techniques is a must.

Fees : USD 4000 $