Time-of-Flight MS

Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF-MS) is a high-speed analytical technique that determines the mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio of ions based on their time of flight through a field-free region. Ions are accelerated by an electric field, and their velocity depends on their mass, with lighter ions reaching the detector faster than heavier ones. TOF-MS offers high resolution, fast analysis, and a broad mass range, making it ideal for proteomics, metabolomics, pharmaceuticals, and biomolecule analysis. When coupled with techniques like MALDI (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization), TOF-MS enables rapid identification of complex biological samples with excellent mass accuracy and sensitivity.
(Great for high-resolution and fast analysis of complex samples)