Nitrogen direct analysis in real time time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (N ₂ DART‐TOFMS) for rapid screening of forensic drugs

Abstract

It was concluded that the 3-min analytical protocol could be utilized in the analysis of seized drugs in the form of tablets and powders or prepared in solution. In consideration that N₂ is readily available in the air and He is a non-renewable resource, N₂ DART-TOFMS is a greener, cheaper and more convenient alternative to He DART-TOFMS in rapid screening of forensic drugs.