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== [[Orange Book]] Entry ==
== [[Orange Book]] Entry ==


The minimum energy that must be imparted to an atom, molecule or molecular moiety in order to produce a specified ion X<sup>+</sup>. The term 'appearance potential' is not recommended.
The minimum energy that must be imparted to an atom, molecule, radical or other molecular entities to produce a specified ion. The term 'appearance potential' is not recommended.


[[Category:Ionization]]
[[Category:Ionization]]


[[Category:General]]
[[Category:General]]

Revision as of 20:24, 14 March 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Appearance energy
The minimum energy that must be imparted to an atom, molecule or molecular moiety in order to produce a specified ion X+. The term 'appearance potential' 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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Orange Book Entry

The minimum energy that must be imparted to an atom, molecule, radical or other molecular entities to produce a specified ion. The term 'appearance potential' is not recommended.