Mass peak

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006986",
  "term": "Mass peak",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A signal in a mass spectrum that corresponds to ions of a specific mass-to-charge ratio (m/z). The height or area of the peak is proportional to the abundance of that ion. Each mass peak provides information about the molecular weight or fragmentation pattern of a compound.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2200 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mass-peak/"
}