Radiation chemistry
Radiation Chemistry
Radiation Chemistry (pronunciation: /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən kɪˈmɪstri/) is a branch of Chemistry that involves the study of chemical reactions initiated by Radiation.
Etymology
The term "Radiation Chemistry" is derived from the English words "Radiation" and "Chemistry". "Radiation" comes from the Latin word 'radiatio' meaning 'a shining, radiation', and "Chemistry" is derived from the Arabic word 'al-kīmiyā' meaning 'the process of transmutation or purification'.
Definition
Radiation Chemistry is the study of the chemical effects of Ionizing radiation on matter; this is vastly different from photochemistry which is the interaction of light with matter. The primary process of radiation chemistry is the formation of Radicals and reactive species that further react to form stable products.
Related Terms
- Ionizing radiation: It is a type of energy released by atoms that travels in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles.
- Radicals: These are atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons on an open shell configuration.
- Radioactive decay: It is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation.
- Radiolysis: It is the dissociation of molecules by radiation.
- Dosimetry: It is the measurement of the absorbed dose delivered by ionizing radiation.
Applications
Radiation Chemistry has a wide range of applications including the sterilization of medical equipment, food irradiation, and the modification of materials' properties. It also plays a crucial role in understanding and predicting the effects of radiation in the environment and on human health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiation chemistry
- Wikipedia's article - Radiation chemistry
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