Determination of potassium in serum by thermal-ionization isotope-dilution mass spectrometry (CAT#: STEM-ST-0249-LJX)

Introduction

Thermal-ionization isotope-dilution mass spectrometry is a highly precise and accurate method for the determination of potassium concentrations in serum. Although not suited for routine use because of the time and expense required, the technique provides an extremely valuable tool for the characterization of reference materials and for evaluating other analytical methods. The technique has recently been used to determine the concentration of potassium in a human serum standard, NBS Standard Reference Material 909.

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Principle

Thermal ionization mass spectrometry exploits the thermochemical reactions that occur in molecules in a sample when they are irradiated by a beam of high energy electrons. This reaction usually takes place at high temperatures, resulting in the formation of ions. The ionized species are accelerated in an electric field and then analyzed by mass spectrometry through the ion-focusing lens of a mass spectrometer. The mass spectrometer will separate and detect the ions according to their mass and charge.

Applications

For analyzing the distribution of molecules, atoms and molecular groups.
For studying the chemical structure of Earth's minerals and rocks.
For studying the structure and function of biomolecules.
For studying problems in physics.

Procedure

1. The sampling system sends the sample to be analyzed into the ion source;
2. The ion source ionizes the atoms and molecules in the sample into ions;
3. The mass analyzer separates ions according to the size of the mass-charge ratio;
4. The detector is used to measure and record the intensity of the ion current to obtain the mass spectrum.

Materials

• Sample Type:
Serum

Notes

Before starting the machine, check whether the water (water cooler), electricity, gas (argon/nitrogen), temperature, humidity, and exhaust air of the instrument are normal.

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