Collisional activation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012986",
  "term": "Collisional activation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process in mass spectrometry where ions are energized by collisions with neutral gas molecules, leading to their fragmentation. The kinetic energy of the ions is converted into internal energy, causing bond cleavages. This technique is widely used in tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) for structural elucidation of molecules.",
  "synonyms": [
    "collisionally activated dissociation"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "dissociation"
  ],
  "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 1554 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/collisional-activation/"
}