Extrapolated range

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004303",
  "term": "Extrapolated range",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The distance in a material that an ionizing particle, such as an alpha or beta particle, appears to travel when its absorption curve is extrapolated to zero intensity. This value accounts for scattering and other effects that cause the actual range to be less distinct. It is often used in nuclear analytical chemistry to characterize the penetration depth of radiation.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1541 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/extrapolated-range/"
}