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04-02-2007, 05:29 PM
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 Mass spec ratio question Hi there- I can't seem to find a good explanation and/or reference to answer the following question. The explanations I have been given seem really circular. I am hoping someone out there can help. Why do mass specs measure ratios more precisely than a single molecule? thank you.  |
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10-27-2007, 06:40 PM
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| Re: Mass spec ratio question This is quite obvious. Not only for MS but for every instrument the ratio or relative measures are are always more precise. Because, every instrument has its errors in measurement. Now when a single particular mass is measured, the error contributes in its measure. But the same mass is devided by the mass of another particle the error in both the mass cancels out giving more accurate measure of the ratio. |
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