JMSSJ On-line

JMSSJ On-line, Vol. 55 (2007) No. 6, pp. 381-388

Comments on the Usage of the Abbreviation “TIC” for “Total Ion Chromatogram”		>> Full Text PDF >> References
Ken-ichi YOSHINO^{1, 2} ¹ Biosignal Research Center, Organization of Advanced Science and Technology, Kobe University, Kobe, JAPAN ² Editor-in-chief

In terms related to mass spectrometry, “TIC” should be used as an abbreviation for “total ion current.” However, many mass spectrometrists use “TIC” as an abbreviation for “total ion chromatogram” while referring to “total ion current chromatogram,” which is incorrect. Another common misunderstanding related to abbreviations is the usage of “MCP” as an abbreviation for “multichannel plate,” which should be used for “microchannel plate.”

Key words: TIC, Total ion current, Total ion current chromatogram, MCP, Microchannel plate