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<p>In summary, nuclear radiation has been widely used to elucidate many aspects of the mechanisms of tobacco being converted to smoke. In addition, the mechanisms of smoke transfer, tobacco inorganic chemistry and smoke filtration have been clarified by many authors worldwide. The newer techniques now being developed, using radiation detection coupled with the enhanced use of electronic-data reduction and interpretation, promise to continue the important role these techniques have played in understanding smoke-formation mechanisms.</p>
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In summary, nuclear radiation has been widely used to elucidate many aspects of the mechanisms of tobacco being converted to smoke. In addition, the mechanisms of smoke transfer, tobacco inorganic chemistry and smoke filtration have been clarified by many authors worldwide. The newer techniques now being developed, using radiation detection coupled with the enhanced use of electronic-data reduction and interpretation, promise to continue the important role these techniques have played in understanding smoke-formation mechanisms.

A Review of the Uses of Nuclear Radiation in Tobacco and Smoke Research

Contributions to Tobacco & Nicotine Research

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In summary, nuclear radiation has been widely used to elucidate many aspects of the mechanisms of tobacco being converted to smoke. In addition, the mechanisms...

A Review of the Uses of Nuclear Radiation in Tobacco and Smoke Research

Published Online: Jan 06, 2015

Page range: 353 - 378

Received: Jan 23, 1989

Accepted: Apr 11, 1989

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0612

© 1990 Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International

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