Difference between revisions of "Resolution (mass spectrometry)"
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| + | {{Def|The smallest mass difference Δ'''m''' between two equal magnitude peaks such that the valley between them is a specified fraction of the peak height}} | ||
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| + | == [[Orange Book]] Definition == | ||
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[[Resolution: 10 Per Cent Valley Definition]] | [[Resolution: 10 Per Cent Valley Definition]] | ||
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| + | Let two peaks of equal height in a [[Mass Spectrum|mass spectrum]] at masses m and m - Δm be separated by a valley which at its lowest point is just 10% of the height of either peak. For similar peaks at a mass exceeding m , let the height of the valley at its lowest point be more (by any amount) than 10% of either peak. Then the resolution (10% valley definition) is m / Δm. The ratio m /Δm should be given for a number of values of m. | ||
[[Resolution: Peak Width Definition]] | [[Resolution: Peak Width Definition]] | ||
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| + | == Related Terms == | ||
[[Resolving Power (Mass)]] | [[Resolving Power (Mass)]] | ||