DART mass spectrometry and its applications in chemical analysis

Published data on the fundamental and applied aspects of DART mass spectrometry are surveyed. The DART ionization principles and the key parameters affect- ing the analytical characteristics of the method and the mass spectra of the determined compounds are considered. The advantages and drawbacks of DART mass spectrometry are discussed and the existing and prospective applications are outlined. The bibliography includes 120 references. © 2010 Russian Academy of Sciences and Turpion Ltd.