About this document
Radiation Effects on Polymers and Molecules by Vaughan Png is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Ionizing radiation can cause ionization and excitation of molecules. This leads to chemical changes as electrons are removed from atoms, forming positively charged ions and free radicals. Excitation occurs when radiation provides insufficient energy for ionization, causing molecules to enter excited states before emitting photons. Highly excited molecules often break down, producing more free radicals. These radiation-induced processes include ionization, excitation, and breakdown of molecules.
- Author
- Vaughan Png
- Language
- EN