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{{Def|Mass Resolving Power| | {{Def|Mass Resolving Power|In a [[mass spectrum]], the observed mass divided by the difference between two masses that can be separated: '''m'''/Δ'''m'''. The method by which Δ'''m''' was obtained and the mass at which the measurement was made should be reported.}} | ||
== [[Orange Book]] Entry == | == [[Orange Book]] Entry == | ||
The ability to distinguish between ions differing in the quotient mass/charge by a small increment. It may be characterized by giving the peak width, measured in mass units, expressed as a function of mass, for at least two points on the peak, specifically for 50% and for 5% of the maximum peak height. | The ability to distinguish between ions differing in the quotient mass/charge by a small increment. It may be characterized by giving the peak width, measured in mass units, expressed as a function of mass, for at least two points on the peak, specifically for 50% and for 5% of the maximum peak height. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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:'''Mass defect''' | :'''Mass defect''' | ||
::Difference between exact and nominal mass | ::Difference between exact and nominal mass | ||
[http://www.jeol.com/ms/docs/resolution.html JEOL Resolution Tutorial] |