Term: before mass analysis
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.B00627

Definition:
The sum of all the separate ion currents for ions of the same sign (usually positive) before mass analysis.

Source: Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 206 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)

Citation: 'before mass analysis' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.B00627

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