This volume is designed as a guide for nonspecialists, providing the latest developments in the rapidly expanding field of experimental mass spectrometry. The text encompasses the major areas of modern biological mass spectrometry, and features a complete discussion of the applications of tandem mass spectrometry. Other topics covered include negative ion chemistry and organo-alkali metal ions, Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry, and electrospray ionization and liquid chromatography.