quality factor

in nuclear analytical chemistry
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Q04977
The linear-energy-transfer dependent factor by which absorbed dose is multiplied to obtain dose equivalent.
Source:
PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. (Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)) on page 1549 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'quality factor' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Q04977 RIS BibTex EndNote
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