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RADIOACTIVATION ANALYSIS [1 record]

Record 1 2001-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
DEF

A method of identifying stable isotopes of elements in a sample by irradiating the sample with neutrons, charged particles, or gamma rays to render the elements radioactive, after which the elements are identified by their characteristic radiations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
DEF

[Méthode d'analyse qui permet] de transformer un isotope stable en un autre isotope radioactif en le soumettant à une irradiation. [...] l'élément cible est soumis à un flux élevé de neutrons.

Spanish

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