Average mass

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
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Related Terms

• Accurate Mass

• Nominal Mass

• Atomic Mass Unit

• Dalton.

Other Definitiions

• Base Peak Glossary

The mass of a particle or molecule of given empirical formula calculated using atomic weights for each element.????????????????????????????

• Shimadzu Mass Spectrometry Glossary

Average molecular weight - Same meaning as molecular weight

• Mass Spec Desk Reference

Calculated mass based on atomic weight (p. 35).