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A process whereby ionized species in the gas phase are caused from an analyte-containing solution via highly charged fine droplets, by means of spraying the solution from a narrow-bore needle tip at atmospheric pressure in the presence of a high electric field. When a pneumatic assistance is added to the formation of a stable spray, the term [[pneumatically assisted electrospray ionization]] is also used (The term [[Ion Spray|ion spray]] is not recommended?).
A process in which ionized species in the gas phase are produced from an analyte-containing solution via highly charged fine droplets, by means of spraying the solution from a narrow-bore needle tip at atmospheric pressure in the presence of a high electric field. When a presurized gas is used to aid in the formation of a stable spray, the term [[pneumatically assisted electrospray ionization]] is used. The term [[ion spray]] is not recommended.
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== Related Terms ==
*[[Nanospray]]
*[[Atmospheric Pressure Ionization]]


== External Links ==
== External Links ==

Revision as of 00:37, 26 December 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Electrospray ionization

A process in which ionized species in the gas phase are produced from an analyte-containing solution via highly charged fine droplets, by means of spraying the solution from a narrow-bore needle tip at atmospheric pressure in the presence of a high electric field. When a presurized gas is used to aid in the formation of a stable spray, the term pneumatically assisted electrospray ionization is used. The term ion spray is not recommended.

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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External Links

ASMS What is MS?: What Other Techniques are Used to Produce Ions?

Wikipedia:Electrospray ionization