AtmosphericPressure Ionization (API)
• Electrospray Ionization (ESI) UsesSolution
Phase Ionization
• AtmosphericPressure Ionization (APCI) Uses
GasPhase Ionization
• Products are [M+H]+and [M-H]-, adducts
• Suitable for AnalyzingDrugs, Small Molecules,
Dyes, Peptides
• GoodSensitivity
• Thermal Degradation isPossible (APCI)