Mass spectrometry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006998",
  "term": "Mass spectrometry",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An analytical technique that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to identify and quantify compounds in a sample. It involves ionizing a sample, separating the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio, and detecting them. This method provides information about molecular weight, elemental composition, and molecular structure.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "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 1546 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mass-spectrometry/"
}