Magnetic sector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006911",
  "term": "Magnetic sector",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A component in a mass spectrometer that separates ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio by deflecting them through a magnetic field. Ions with different mass-to-charge ratios follow different curved paths, allowing for their spatial separation. This device provides high resolution and accurate mass measurements, making it suitable for precise isotopic analysis and structural elucidation.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1562 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/magnetic-sector/"
}