View source for Resolution: 10 percent valley definition

== [[Orange Book]] Entry ==
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Let two peaks of equal height in a [[Mass Spectrum|mass spectrum]] at masses m and m - &Delta;m be separated by a valley which at its lowest point is just 10% of the height of either peak. For similar peaks at a mass exceeding m , let the height of the valley at its lowest point be more (by any amount) than 10% of either peak. Then the resolution (10% valley definition) is m / &Delta;m. The ratio m /&Delta;m should be given for a number of values of m.
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== Related Terms ==

[[Mass Resolution]]

[[Mass Resolving Power]]


[[Category:M/z Separation]]

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