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Activation analysis

Scope note

The technique of analyzing a material for chemical elements by bombarding it with neutrons, charged particles such as protons, or gamma photons.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000251478

Broader Terms used

trace element analysis

Term used for

analysis, activation

Created

13yrs ago

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