Mass spectrum
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Mass spectrum |
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| A plot of the relative abundance of a beam or other collection of ions as a function of the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z). |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
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See additional comments on the Mass spectrum discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) |
Orange Book Entry
A spectrum that is obtained when a beam of ions is separated according to the mass/charge (m/z) ratios of the ionic species contained within it.
