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{{Def|Mass Resolving Power|Definition text goes here}}
{{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]

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