Materials used for the measurement of
radioactivity, by recording the
radioluminescence. They contain compounds (
chromophores) which combine a high
fluorescencequantum efficiency, a short
fluorescence lifetime, and a high
solubility. These compounds are employed as solutes in aromatic liquids and polymers to form
organic liquid and plastic scintillators, respectively.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2223
(Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996))
on page 2272
PAC, 1994, 66, 2513
(Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994))
on page 2525