Mass Spectrometer: The Molecule Dissector
Mass Spectrometer: The Molecule Dissector
Last Updated on Sunday, 5 September 2010 12:19 Written by Administrator Sunday, 5 September 2010 12:19
Date- 22nd July 10 Source- www.nasa.gov ‘What do you do if you have a sample from another planet, and you want to find out if it contains a certain molecule…maybe even one that will reveal whether the planet can sustain life? When scientists face a situation like this, they use an amazing tool: the mass spectrometer. It separates out materials, allowing scientists to look very closely at a sample and see what’s inside.’
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Nice piece of kit , is there one anywhere near Mars though?
I agree, pleated pants are out.
incredible
Witchcraft!