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High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Facility (HRMSF)

The High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Facility (HRMSF) provides information pertaining to the molecular weight, elemental composition, and molecular structure of a compound. We perform high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) experiments or accurate mass measurements to determine the elemental formula of new synthetic molecules and natural products. We can also perform tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS) experiments, which are used to assist in the structure determination of unknown molecules. We have two open access instruments (GC/MS and LC/MS) that are available to on-campus researchers who have been trained by the HRMSF staff. Presently we serve researchers in over thirty research groups from five different colleges within the University of Iowa.

The HRMSF staff is available for consultation with researchers to develop mass spectrometry strategies to resolve research problems. Most samples require 45 to 60 minutes of analysis time, which leads to typical costs of $45-$57 per sample for University of Iowa researchers. Charges for open access instrumentation use are lower (please see our service rates page for more detailed information). Mass spectrometry services are also available to non-University of Iowa researchers at a somewhat increased rate (analysis forms for both University of Iowa and non-UI researchers on our forms page).

For more information please contact us by either the telephone number or the email addresses listed on our contact information page.

Last Updated on 8/30/2007

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High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Facility

71 Chemistry Building

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa 52242

(319) 335 - 1381