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See also [[Accurate Mass]], [[Nominal Mass]], [[Atomic Mass Unit]], [[Dalton]].
{{DefName|The mass of an ion or molecule calculated using the average mass of each element weighted for its natural isotopic abundance.}}
 
== Related Terms ==
 
*[[Accurate Mass]]
 
*[[Nominal Mass]]
 
*[[Atomic Mass Unit]]
 
*[[Dalton]].


== Other Definitiions ==
== Other Definitiions ==


[http://www.spectroscopynow.com/Spy/basehtml/SpyH/1,1181,4-14-6-0-0-education_dets-0-2585,00.html Base Peak Glossary]
*[http://www.spectroscopynow.com/Spy/basehtml/SpyH/1,1181,4-14-6-0-0-education_dets-0-2585,00.html Base Peak Glossary]
:The mass of a particle or molecule of given empirical formula calculated using atomic weights for each element.????????????????????????????
:The mass of a particle or molecule of given empirical formula calculated using atomic weights for each element.????????????????????????????


[http://www1.shimadzu.com/products/lab/mass/a.html Shimadzu Mass Spectrometry Glossary]
*[http://www1.shimadzu.com/products/lab/mass/a.html Shimadzu Mass Spectrometry Glossary]
:'''Average molecular weight''' - Same meaning as molecular weight
:'''Average molecular weight''' - Same meaning as molecular weight


[[Mass Spec Desk Reference]]
*[[Mass Spec Desk Reference]]
:Calculated mass based on [[atomic weight]] (p. 35).
:Calculated mass based on [[atomic weight]] (p. 35).



Revision as of 16:24, 30 November 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Average mass
The mass of an ion or molecule calculated using the average mass of each element weighted for its natural isotopic abundance.
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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Other Definitiions

The mass of a particle or molecule of given empirical formula calculated using atomic weights for each element.????????????????????????????
Average molecular weight - Same meaning as molecular weight
Calculated mass based on atomic weight (p. 35).