Ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006075",
  "term": "Ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of mass spectrometer that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions by trapping them in a magnetic field and detecting their cyclotron frequency. Ions are excited by a radiofrequency electric field, and their resonant frequency is inversely proportional to their mass-to-charge ratio. This technique offers very high mass resolution and accuracy.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ICR mass spectrometer"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "cyclotron",
    "mass spectrometer",
    "resonance"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 202 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "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 1545 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ion-cyclotron-resonance-mass-spectrometer/"
}