Collision-induced dissociation

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Orange Book Entry

An ion/neutral species interaction wherein the projectile ion is dissociated as a result of interaction with a target neutral species. This is brought about by conversion of part of the translation energy of the ion to internal energy in the ion during collision.

Related Terms

Collision Gas

Elastic Collision

Ionizing Collision

Inelastic Collision

Superelastic Collision