CHARACTERIZATION OF THE GOLD MERCAPTOTRIAZOLE COMPLEX USING THE TANDEM QUADRUPOLE MASS SPECTROMETRY (TQD)

Abstract

This work is aimed to characterize the gold complexes using the electron spray ionization (ESI), and atmospheric solids analysis probe (ASAP), tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer (TQD). It is demonstrated here that the use of the ASAP is more suitable than the ESI for a rapid analysis of the gold coatings in the solid and liquid state. The mass spectra indicate that mercaptotriazole and glycine can coordinate with the gold ion and to build complexes such as [Au-2MT-Gly] and [Au-2MT-2Gly].