Radiochemistry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009878",
  "term": "Radiochemistry",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The branch of chemistry concerned with radioactive materials, including the study of their nuclear properties, chemical behavior, and applications. It encompasses the production of radionuclides, their use as tracers, and the management of radioactive waste. This field also investigates the effects of radiation on matter and the chemical processes involved in nuclear reactions.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radioactive",
    "radioactivity",
    "radionuclide"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2524 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radiochemistry/"
}