Using the Isotope Calculator

7.Specify the Add/Subtract Group option. To enable or

disable the option, select or deselect the Group Type

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check box.

8.In the Add/Subtract Group section, select:

Element or group to add or subtract from the formula before calculating the isotope (does not apply if Add/Subtract Group is disabled).

Number of elements or groups to add or remove and the charge state to divide by.

NOTE: When Add/Subtract is enabled, the Group Count/Charge field determines the number of groups to add or subtract, and the charge state to calculate. When Add/Subtract is disabled, the Charge field determines the charge state to calculate.

Whether to add or subtract the specified number of elements or groups.

NOTE: If you specify Subtract, the group to subtract must be present in the formula you specify in step 5.

For more information, see “Add and subtract examples” on page 6-16.

9.Select the Resolution option:

Da— Resolves peaks that are separated by the number of daltons you enter.

Resolving Power— Resolves peaks using the resolving power (M/M) you enter.

PPM— Resolves peaks within the number of PPM (parts per million) you enter.

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