Mass spectroscopy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006999",
  "term": "Mass spectroscopy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An analytical technique that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to identify and quantify molecules in a sample. It involves ionizing a sample, separating the ions in a mass analyzer, and detecting them to generate a mass spectrum. This method provides information about molecular weight, elemental composition, and structural characteristics of compounds.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "fragmentation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "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-spectroscopy/"
}