Key facilities and resources: FT-ICR

FT-ICR is an ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometer and one of the top 10 spectrometers currently in operation in Europe. This instrument is able to accurately identify the composition of a sample by detecting and characterizing minute quantities of a given molecule. It also allows researchers to work on complex mixtures without the need to prepare a particular sample. The spectrometer offers a wide range of applications, in fields such as the environment, medicine, petrochemistry, pharmacology and cosmetics. The facility operates as an open test platform, offering free access to all academics and researchers for up to 60 days a year.