sample bias

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.09279
Electric potential applied to the whole or part of the sample, referenced to the electric potential of the sample holder.
See also: sample voltage
Source:
PAC, 2020, 92, 1781. (Glossary of methods and terms used in surface chemical analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)) on page 1812 [Terms] [Paper]