Hard Ionization

From MS Terms
DRAFT DEFINITION
Hard Ionization
Formation of gas-phase ions accompanied by extensive fragmentation.
Related Term(s): soft ionization
Reference(s):
F. W. McLafferty, F. Turecek. Interpretation of Mass Spectra. University Science Books, Mill Valley, CA (1993).
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