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{{DefName|An ion which is formed with internal energy | {{DefName|An ion which is formed with internal energy higher than the threshold for dissociation but with a lifetime great enough to allow it to exit the [[ion source]] and enter the [[mass spectrometer]] where it dissociates before detection.}} | ||
Revision as of 14:39, 25 December 2005
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Metastable ion |
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| An ion which is formed with internal energy higher than the threshold for dissociation but with a lifetime great enough to allow it to exit the ion source and enter the mass spectrometer where it dissociates before detection. |
| 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 Metastable ion discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) |
Orange Book Entry
An ion which is formed with sufficient excitation to dissociate spontaneously during its flight from the ion source to the detector.
