Autoionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Autoionization |
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| This occurs when an internally supra-excited atom or molecular moiety (in the pre-ionization state) 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. |
Orange Book Entry
This occurs when an internally supra-excited atom or molecular moiety (in the preionization state) loses an electron spontaneously without further interaction with an energy source.
