Peak (in mass spectrometry)
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Peak (in mass spectrometry) |
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| A localized region of large ion signal in a mass spectrum. Although peaks are often associated with particular ions, the terms peak and ion should not be used interchangeably. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
