Base peak

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PROVISIONAL RECOMMENDATION
Base peak

The peak in a mass spectrum that has the greatest intensity.


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ORANGE BOOK DEFINITION
Base peak

The peak in a mass spectrum corresponding to the separated ion beam which has the greatest intensity. This term may be applied to the spectra of pure substances or mixtures.

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GOLD BOOK DEFINITION
Base peak

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The peak in a mass spectrum corresponding to the separated ion beam which has the greatest intensity. This term may be applied to the spectra of pure substances or mixtures.

Source: 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 1554

Orange Book, p. 206

IUPAC Gold Book


ASMS TERMS AND DEFINITIONS POSTER ENTRY
Base peak

The most intense peak in the mass spectrum (only in the mass range plotted?), hence 100% relative abundance.

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