Associative ionization: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 19:16, 25 December 2005
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Associative ionization | 
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| An ionization process in which two excited atoms or molecules react to form a single positive ion and an electron. | 
| 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
This occurs when two excited gaseous atoms or molecular moieties interact and the sum of their energies is sufficient to produce a single additive ionic product.
