Monoisotopic mass spectrum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007548",
  "term": "Monoisotopic mass spectrum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mass spectrum where the signal for each ion corresponds to the mass of the molecule or fragment containing only the most abundant isotope of each constituent atom. This spectrum is particularly useful for determining the exact elemental composition of a compound. It contrasts with an average mass spectrum, which uses the weighted average of isotopic masses.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "isotopes"
  ],
  "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 1556 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/monoisotopic-mass-spectrum/"
}