Plasma gases

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009012",
  "term": "Plasma gases",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The gases used to generate and sustain a plasma in analytical instruments, typically noble gases like argon or helium. These gases are introduced into a plasma torch or chamber and then ionized by radiofrequency energy or an electric discharge. The choice of gas influences the plasma's characteristics, such as temperature and ionization efficiency.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "inductively-coupled plasma"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 647. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in analytical spectroscopy (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)' on page 727 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0203)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/plasma-gases/"
}