Stable ion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011266",
  "term": "Stable ion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An ion that possesses a relatively long lifetime under specific experimental conditions, allowing for its detection and characterization. This stability can arise from factors such as resonance stabilization, delocalization of charge, or the absence of readily available reaction pathways. The concept of stability is relative and depends on the timescale of observation.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "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/stable-ion/"
}