Chemical analysis in a laboratory using Mass Spectrometry (MS)
Your needs: to determine the chemical composition of a substance
What is mass spectrometry analysis?
Mass spectrometry is an analytical technique used to determine the molecular mass of molecules present in a given substance with the aim of identifying them. This technique is used in a wide variety of scientific applications and is well known for its fast detection speed and its precision down to less than 1ppm.
Why perform a mass spectrometry analysis?
For quantitative or qualitative analysis, you are searching for a specialized laboratory possessing the means for performing mass spectrometry analysis to assist you in routine analysis or as part of larger scale projects.
Performing a mass spectrometry analysis in a laboratory is essential to advance the understanding of your materials and substances.
This technique, renowned for its high precision and sensitivity, makes it possible to identify and quantify chemical compounds with great accuracy, even when they are present at extremely low trace levels.
Our solution: to combine mass spectrometry with other analytical tools to give your precise and reliable results
FILAB uses its varied analytical fleet to offer up a large selection of analysis for any given matrix. To achieve a higher degree of precision, our mass spectrometer is often coupled to :
- Gas Chromatography analysis (GC-MS)
- Liquid Chromatography analysis with double MS detection (LC-MS/MS)
- ICP-MS analysis
- HR-MS analysis
These analytical techniques allow us to provide the following services :
- To determine the molecular mass of an organic compound
- To analyze unknown spikes using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS
- To find impurities that lead to a fault
- To evaluate the conformity of raw materials or of a finished product
- To detect trace amounts of heavy metals
- To develop analytical techniques specific to your products, including mass spectrometry
With its dual expertise in chemistry and materials science, FILAB can assist you with your analytical needs.
FAQ
Mass spectrometry is used for chemical identification, impurity detection, trace analysis, conformity assessment of raw materials and finished products, and investigation of unknown compounds in complex matrices.
GC-MS is mainly used for volatile and thermally stable compounds, while LC-MS/MS is suitable for non-volatile, polar or thermally fragile molecules. LC-MS/MS also provides higher selectivity and sensitivity for trace analysis.
Mass spectrometry analysis can be performed on organic compounds, polymers, pharmaceuticals, raw materials, finished products, environmental samples and complex industrial matrices.
Yes, mass spectrometry is particularly effective for detecting impurities, degradation products and unknown contaminants, even at very low concentrations (down to trace levels).
ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) is used to detect and quantify trace elements and heavy metals with extremely high sensitivity, often at parts-per-billion (ppb) levels.
FILAB combines advanced mass spectrometry instrumentation with expertise in chemistry and materials science. The laboratory offers tailored analytical strategies, method development and fully interpreted reports adapted to industrial challenges. In addition, the FILAB laboratory has a 5,200 m² analytical facility equipped with around fifteen ICP, HPLC, and GC instruments.
You can request a quote by contacting us through our contact form on the right or by email with details about your project. We will respond shortly with a customized proposal.
