Autodetachment
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Autodetachment |
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The formation of a neutral when a negative ion in a disrtete state with an energy greater than the detachment threshold loses an electron spontaneously without further interaction with an energy source. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
