Product ion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009505",
  "term": "Product ion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An ion formed as a result of the fragmentation or reaction of a precursor ion within a mass spectrometer. This process is typically induced by collision with a neutral gas in a technique called tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). The analysis of product ions provides structural information about the original precursor ion, aiding in molecular identification and characterization.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "daughter ion"
  ],
  "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 1550 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/product-ion/"
}