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A nascent, transient ion with high content of internal energy (sufficiently excited) which dissociates, isomerizes or reacts spontaneoulsy and immediately after its formation. | A nascent, transient ion with high content of internal energy (sufficiently excited) which dissociates, isomerizes or reacts spontaneoulsy and immediately after its formation. | ||
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Revision as of 00:58, 2 December 2005
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Unstable ion |
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A nascent, transient ion with high content of internal energy (sufficiently excited) which dissociates, isomerizes or reacts spontaneoulsy and immediately after its formation. |
| 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.
