Mass spectrometry helps in inorganic analysis by:
- Finding which elements are present – it detects atoms and ions by their mass.
- Checking isotopes – it shows different forms of the same element (e.g., ^63Cu vs ^65Cu).
- Measuring amounts very accurately – even tiny traces of metals can be found (parts per trillion).
- Studying metal complexes – it can give the formula of compounds containing metals.
- Applications – used in environmental testing (heavy metals in water), geology (dating rocks), medicine, nuclear studies, and material science.
In short: Mass spectrometry is powerful because it can identify, measure, and study elements and isotopes with very high sensitivity.