Mass spectrometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013260",
  "term": "Mass spectrometer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An analytical instrument that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions. It separates ions based on their behavior in electric and magnetic fields, allowing for the identification and quantification of chemical compounds. The instrument typically consists of an ion source, a mass analyzer, and a detector.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "scintillation detector"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 201 (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/mass-spectrometer/"
}