1.

The reduction in counting efficiency of the scintillation detector is called as __________(a) Disintegration(b) Decay(c) Quenching(d) ReductionThe question was asked at a job interview.My doubt stems from Liquid Scintillation Counters topic in chapter Radiochemical Techniques of Analytical Instrumentation

Answer» CORRECT option is (c) QUENCHING

The explanation: The reduction in COUNTING efficiency of the SCINTILLATION detector is called as quenching. Substances added to the counting vial can REDUCE efficiency.


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions