What Does FAB Stand For?
FAB stands for Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry
FAB, or Fast Atom Bombardment Mass Spectrometry, is an analytical technique used in mass spectrometry to generate ions from samples for analysis. This method involves bombarding the sample with high-energy neutral atoms, typically noble gases, which facilitates the desorption and ionization of molecules from a solid or liquid matrix. FAB is particularly effective for analyzing large biomolecules, polymers, and thermally unstable compounds, providing high sensitivity and improving the understanding of molecular structures and compositions.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym