MASS SPECTROMETRY

WHAT IS MASS SPECTROMETRY?

Mass spectrometry is an accurate instrumental technique used to
determine the relative isotopic mass (mass of each isotope relative to
carbon-12)

THE USES OF MASS SPECTROMETRY

Some uses of mass spectrometry include:

Carbon-14 dating

Detecting illegal drugs

Forensic science

Space exploration

FORENSIC APPLICATIONS OF MASS SPECTROMETRY

Mass spectrometry is widely used in forensic sciences.
It is used for:

Confirmation of fentanyl and norfentanyl in urine of overdose

cases by MS/MS.
Confirmation of multiple drugs in overdose cases from
postmortem blood using ESI-MS-MS and MS3
analysis of body fluids and hair for drugs of abuse
drug testing in sports
analysis of accelerants in fire debris
detection of hidden explosives in luggage and mail
identification of explosives in post-explosion debris
examination of evidential materials (paints, fibers, synthetic
polymers)
authentication of regulated products (flavoring substances, fruit
juices)
protection of industrial products by isotopic signature