Mass Spectrometry: Determining Unknown Radiation Properties

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Mass spectrometry primarily measures mass-to-charge ratios and is not typically used for analyzing radiation properties. For nuclear radiation, certain mass spectrometry techniques may assist in studying nuclear decay due to associated mass changes. However, mass spectrometry is not applicable for analyzing electromagnetic radiation. The discussion highlights the limitations of mass spectrometry in the context of radiation analysis. Overall, mass spectrometry's relevance is limited to specific scenarios involving nuclear radiation rather than general radiation properties.
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Which type of mass spectrometry is suitable to analyse the properties of an unknown radiation?
 
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Which type of mass spectrometry is suitable to analyse the properties of an unknown radiation?

Huh?! Mass spec measures mass to charge ratio ... generally has little to do with radiation. If you are talking about nuclear radiation, then I could envision some experiments that might help analyze nuclear decay, since that involves mass changes. However, if you are referring to electromagnetic radiation, then I can't really think of a reason why mass spec would be a helpful analysis tool.
 

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