Electric sector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003640",
  "term": "Electric sector",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A component in a mass spectrometer that uses an electric field to deflect ions based on their kinetic energy. It consists of two curved plates with a potential difference between them, allowing ions of a specific kinetic energy to pass through while others are filtered out. This device is often used in conjunction with a magnetic sector for double-focusing mass spectrometry.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "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 1544 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/electric-sector/"
}