Fast atom bombardment ionization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004349",
  "term": "Fast atom bombardment ionization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An ionization technique in mass spectrometry where a beam of high-energy neutral atoms, such as xenon or argon, bombards a sample dissolved in a non-volatile liquid matrix. This bombardment transfers energy to the matrix and analyte molecules, leading to the desorption and ionization of the analyte into the gas phase. It is particularly effective for analyzing polar, thermally labile, and high molecular weight compounds, often producing protonated or deprotonated molecular ions.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ionization",
    "secondary ionization"
  ],
  "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 1547 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fast-atom-bombardment-ionization/"
}