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Radioactive decay in a labelled molecule leads to specific chemical and biological consequences which are due to local transmutation effects such as recoil, electronic excitation, build-up of charge states and change of chemical identity, as well as to internal radiolytic effects. In the present paper these effects are reviewed emphasizing the relation of the chemical alterations on a molecular level to the biological manifestation. Potential importance of this type of research for biomedical applications is pointed out. In part 1 we review the underlying physical and chemical principles and consequences of β-decay of3H,14C,32P,33P,35S and125I for gaseous and simple condensed organic systems. Part 2 which will appear in the next issue will include the discussion of biological effects associated with β-decay.
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Halpern, A., Stöcklin, G. Chemical and biological consequences of β-decay. Radiat Environ Biophys 14, 167–183 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01323937
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