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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

Pubblicato online: 06 gen 2015

Pagine: 353 - 378

Ricevuto: 23 gen 1989

Accettato: 11 apr 1989

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

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