Mass spectrometric detector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006997",
  "term": "Mass spectrometric detector",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A device that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ionized molecules, providing information about their molecular weight and structure. It is often coupled with separation techniques like gas chromatography or liquid chromatography. The detector generates a mass spectrum, which is a plot of ion abundance versus mass-to-charge ratio.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "mass spectrometer",
    "mass spectrum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2191 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mass-spectrometric-detector/"
}