The Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

A Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer is an advanced scientific instrument used to analyze the composition of substances at a molecular level. It works by first ionizing particles from a sample, then using three cylindrical structures (quadrupoles) to filter and measure the mass of these ions. The first quadrupole selects specific ions, the second allows for fragmentation to produce smaller pieces, and the third quadrupole identifies these fragments. This process helps scientists understand chemical structures, detect contaminants, and quantify compounds in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and food safety.