Unstable ion
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Unstable ion |
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An ion that does not possess sufficient energy to dissociate within the ion source, under stated experimental conditions, but is too energetic to be detected as an intact species due to unimolecular reaction 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 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.
