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Revision as of 19:12, 25 December 2005
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Appearance energy | 
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| The minimum energy that must be imparted to an atom or molecule to produce a specified ion. 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. | 
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.
