Charge permutation reaction
From Mass Spec Terms
DRAFT DEFINITION |
Charge permutation reaction |
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The reaction of an ion with a neutral species with a resulting change in the magnitude or sign of the charge on the reactant ion. |
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 is a general term to describe an ion/neutral species reaction wherever there is a change in the magnitude and/or sign of the charges on the reactant.