Scan cycle time

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010545",
  "term": "Scan cycle time",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The total duration required for a mass spectrometer to acquire a complete mass spectrum over a defined mass-to-charge ratio range. This period includes the time for ion detection, data acquisition, and any necessary instrument resets. A typical scan cycle time for a quadrupole mass spectrometer might range from milliseconds to several seconds.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1588 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/scan-cycle-time/"
}