Mass spectrometer
From Mass Spec Terms
DRAFT DEFINITION |
Mass spectrometer |
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An instrument that measures the mass-to-charge ration and relative abundances of ions. |
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
An instrument in which the beams of ions are separated (analysed) according to the mass/charge ratio and the ions are measured electrically.