Isotope cluster

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006228",
  "term": "Isotope cluster",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of peaks observed in a mass spectrum that correspond to a single ion species containing different isotopic compositions of its constituent elements. These peaks arise because most elements exist as a mixture of isotopes with varying masses. The pattern and relative intensities of the peaks in an isotope cluster can provide information about the elemental composition of the ion.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1556 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/isotope-cluster/"
}