Unstable ion
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Unstable ion |
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An ion with sufficient enerrgy to dissociate within the ion 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. |
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See additional comments on the Unstable ion discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) |
Orange Book Entry
An ion that is sufficiently excited to dissociate within the ion source.
Gold Book Entry
An ion which is sufficiently excited to dissociate within the ion source.
