Autoradiolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001002",
  "term": "Autoradiolysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The decomposition of a chemical compound caused by the radiation emitted from its own radioactive atoms. As the radionuclide within a molecule undergoes radioactive decay, the emitted particles or photons interact with and break down the surrounding molecules of the same substance. This self-induced process is particularly relevant in the long-term storage of highly concentrated radiolabeled compounds, where it can lead to sample degradation.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radiolysis",
    "radioactive",
    "radioactive decay"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2516 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autoradiolysis/"
}