What Does ESI Stand For?
ESI stands for Electrospray Ionization
Electrospray Ionization (ESI) is a soft ionization technique used in mass spectrometry to produce ions from analytes in solution. It involves applying a high voltage to a liquid to create a fine aerosol of charged droplets, which gradually evaporate to yield gas-phase ions. ESI is particularly effective for analyzing large biomolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, as well as polar compounds, allowing for the study of complex mixtures and enhancing sensitivity and selectivity in analytical applications.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym