Gaseous ion
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Gaseous ion |
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| An ion that has been formed or transferred to the gas-phase. This term is normally used to differ an isolated ion existing in the gas phase from those existing in solution or other condensed-phase environments in association with solvent and counter-ions. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
