Secondary radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010626",
  "term": "Secondary radiation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Radiation emitted by an irradiated material as a result of the interaction of primary radiation with the atoms of that material. This phenomenon occurs when incident radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays, causes the ejection of electrons or the excitation of atoms, leading to the emission of new photons or particles. Examples include characteristic X-rays and Auger electrons produced during X-ray fluorescence.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radiation",
    "ionizing radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1552 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/secondary-radiation/"
}