A Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer for Undergraduate Instruction and Research

获得了一台气相色谱-质谱联用仪（GC-MS），用于本科生科研和教学。该仪器在毛细管气相色谱分离和电子冲击质谱鉴定以及化学电离方面用途广泛。操作简单，便于学生获得实践经验。该仪器用于讲授各种高级本科课程，如仪器分析、定性有机分析、物理化学等，并在多个本科项目中使用。学生将获得有关GC-MS基础和分析方面的全面知识，并接触现代化学仪器。该机构正以等额的资金配合国家科学基金的拨款。

A gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) has been acquired and used to perform undergraduate research and teach undergraduate students. The instrument is quite versatile in terms of capillary GC separation, and mass spectral identification by both electron-impact as well as chemical ionization. It is easily operable so that students can obtain hands-on experience. The instrument is used to teach a variety of upper level undergraduate courses, such as Instrumental Analysis, Qualitative Organic Analysis, and Physical Chemistry, as well as being used in several undergraduate projects. The students obtain a thorough knowledge of fundamental and analytical aspects of GC-MS as well as exposure to modern chemical instrumentation. The institution is matching the NSF grant with an equal amount of funds.