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Autoradiografiya

Autoradiografiya (Greek autos – own, the same + lat. radio – to radiate + Greek grapho – to represent, write; synonym: a radioautografiya) – a way of registration alpha and beta radiations by means of photoemulsion materials; it is based on photochemical impact of ionizing radiation; it is applied to studying of distribution and accumulation of radioactive isotopes in fabrics and bodies, and also their removal from an organism.

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  • Autoradiografiya contrast – measures changes of optical density of photographic materials;
  • Autoradiografiya trace – under a microscope is counted number of tracks alpha and beta particles in a photographic material.
 
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