Radiation catalysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009818",
  "term": "Radiation catalysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical process where the rate of a reaction is enhanced by the absorption of ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, X-rays, or high-energy electrons. This radiation initiates chemical changes by generating highly reactive species like free radicals or excited states within the system. The process differs from photocatalysis, which uses non-ionizing radiation like UV or visible light.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radiation catalyst"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 981 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radiation-catalysis/"
}