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{{DefName|An ion with internal energy below the threshold for dissociation or isomerization (not sufficiently excited) which therefore does not dissociate, rearrange nor react spontaneously when flying inside a mass spectrometer reaching the detector in its intact form (configuration and connectivity).}}
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An ion with internal energy sufficiently low that it does not rearrange or dissociate prior to detection in a [[mass spectrometer]].  
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Revision as of 00:14, 16 December 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Stable ion

An ion with internal energy sufficiently low that it does not rearrange or dissociate prior to detection in a mass spectrometer.

Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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See additional comments on the Stable ion discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006)

Orange Book Entry

An ion which is not sufficiently excited to dissociate spontaneously into a Daughter Ion and associated neutral fragment(s) or to react further before reaching the detector.