Ionization efficiency
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Ionization efficiency |
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The ratio of the number of ions formed to the number of electrons, molecules or photons used. |
| 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 Ionization efficiency discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) |
Orange Book Entry
It is the ratio of the number of ions formed to the number of electrons or photons used.
