Ion-pair formation
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Ion-pair formation | 
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| The reaction of a molecule to form both a positive ion and negative ion fragment among the products. | 
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission | 
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. | 
Orange Book Entry
This involves an ionization process in which a positive fragment ion and a negative fragment ion are among the products.
