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The mass spectrometer . . .
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Includes an explanation of how the mass spectrometer works and how it can be used both to find relative atomic masses of elements and to help to identify organic compounds.
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Infra-red spectra . . .
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Explains how infra-red spectra can be used to identify particular groups in an organic compound, or even to identify the whole compound.
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Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra . . .
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Explains how both C-13 NMR spectra and low and high resolution proton NMR spectra can be used to help to work out the structures of organic compounds.
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UV-visible absorption spectra . . .
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Explains the origin of UV-visible absorption spectra, how they are measured, and how they can be used in the analysis of organic compounds.
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Chromatography . . .
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An introduction to various forms of chromatography: thin layer, column, high performance liquid (HPLC), gas-liquid and paper.