Collision-induced dissociation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002233",
  "term": "Collision-induced dissociation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process in mass spectrometry where an ion fragments into smaller ions due to inelastic collisions with neutral gas molecules. The kinetic energy of the ion is converted into internal energy, leading to bond cleavage. This technique is widely used for structural elucidation of molecules.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "internal energy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1555 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/collision-induced-dissociation/"
}