Label
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-006398
An atom, molecule, or group of atoms that is incorporated into a substance to allow its detection or tracking. This entity possesses a distinct property, such as radioactivity, fluorescence, or a unique isotopic composition, which can be measured. Labels are used to monitor chemical reactions, biological processes, or the movement of substances in a system.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-006398 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Analytical Chemistry |
| References | PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2521 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513) |
| See also | Marker; Tracer |
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