Secondary ionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Secondary ionization |
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The process in which ions are ejected from a sample surface as a result of bombardment by a primary beam of atoms or ions. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
Gold Book Entry
The process in which ions are ejected from a sample surface (which may be a solid or substrate dissolved in a solvent matrix) as a result of bombardment by a primary beam of atoms or ions.
