Material Analysis · Chromatography & Diagnostics

Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry (FT-ICR-MS)

Characterise exact mass and isotopic pattern, molecular formula and heteroatom class, and complex-mixture composition and double-bond-equivalent distributions using a scope agreed around your sample and decision.

  • Exact mass and isotopic pattern
  • Molecular formula and heteroatom class
  • Complex-mixture composition and…
  • ESI, APPI, APCI, or MALDI introduction
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Representative Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry equipment selected for the TESTDOG service catalogue
Price
from£120
per sample, excl. VAT
Turnaround
7 working days
Preparation and scope dependent
Available platforms
Bruker SolariX 15T FT-ICR-MS
Typical outputs
Ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrumAssigned molecular-formula tableClass, mass-defect, and compositional plotsProcessed spectra

Why this service

What FT-ICR-MS can help you understand

Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry is selected when the project needs defensible information on exact mass and isotopic pattern, molecular formula and heteroatom class, or…

01

Exact mass and isotopic pattern

ESI, APPI, APCI, or MALDI introduction

02

Molecular formula and heteroatom class

positive/negative polarity

03

Complex-mixture composition and double-bond-equivalent distributions

MS/MS or ion-mobility where configured

Choose the scope

Start from the question, not the tool

The method, preparation route and reporting depth depend on what you need to decide.

ESI, APPI, APCI, or MALDI introduction

exact mass and isotopic pattern

Best used when
exact mass and isotopic pattern
Typical result
Ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrum
Preparation note
Declare volatility, corrosivity, suspended solids and any storage or temperature requirement.

Common outputs

A result package matched to the decision you need to make

Fields, conditions, processing and file formats are confirmed before work begins.

StandardUltrahigh-resolution mass spectrum

Ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrum reported with the agreed units, sample reference and measurement conditions.

StandardAssigned molecular-formula table

Assigned molecular-formula table supplied in a labelled format suitable for direct sample or condition comparison.

OptionalClass, mass-defect, and compositional plots

Class, mass-defect, and compositional plots provided with the processing basis and quality checks agreed during technical review.

OptionalProcessed spectra

Processed spectra included when selected in the confirmed reporting scope.

Example results

What FT-ICR-MS results can look like

FT-ICR-MS result: Characteristics and distributions of EEMs spectra categorized by the specified five regions in FRI analysis for S1−S9
FT-ICR-MS spectrum

Characteristics and distributions of EEMs spectra categorized by the specified five regions in FRI analysis for S1−S9.

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Sample requirements

What to provide before work begins

Provide representative, clearly labelled samples and identify the decision, feature or comparison that matters.

Suitable sampleSubmission requirementPlanning note
Liquid / solutionProvide a sealed, compatible container labelled with composition, concentration and solvent.Declare volatility, corrosivity, suspended solids and any storage or temperature requirement.

Objective: state the decision, comparison or acceptance criterion the work must support.

Handling and access: declare hazards, instability, confidentiality, file constraints or special logistics before dispatch or transfer.

Questions and answers

Common planning decisions

Short answers to issues that can change preparation, scope, timing or interpretation.

What should I send for Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry?

Provide liquid / solution as applicable. Exact quantity, dimensions and preparation are confirmed during technical review.

Which analysis option should I choose?

Choose the mode around the decision you need to make. For exact mass and isotopic pattern, start with ESI, APPI, APCI, or MALDI introduction; add positive/negative polarity when comparison or quantification is required.

How long will the test take?

Typical turnaround is 7 working days after sample acceptance and method confirmation.

What can limit the result?

Ionisation bias means absence of a peak does not prove absence of a compound. Formula assignment is not a complete structural identification.

Configure the service

Send the information needed to scope FT-ICR-MS correctly

  • Sample form, material, dimensions and quantity
  • Feature or decision the result must address
  • Required comparison, acceptance criterion or reference
  • Preferred output and reporting depth
FT-ICR-MS analysisfrom£120

Typical turnaround: 7 working days

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