Spark ionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Spark ionization |
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The formation of ions from a solid material by an intermittent electrical discharge. |
| 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 a solid material is vaporized and partially ionized by an intermittent electric discharge. Further ionization occurs in the discharge when gaseous atoms and small molecular moieties interact with energetic electrons in the intermittent discharge.
Gold Book Entry
Occurs when a solid sample is vaporized and partially ionized by an intermittent discharge. It is recommended that the word 'source' be dropped from this term.
