chemiluminesenssillä
Chemiluminescence is a phenomenon where light is produced by a chemical reaction. It is a type of luminescence that occurs "cold," meaning that less than 20% of the energy generated by the reaction is released as thermal radiation (heat). This distinguishes it from incandescence, where light is produced by heat. The process typically involves the oxidation of a luminous substance, often called a luminophore.
In a chemiluminescent reaction, a chemical reaction produces an electronically excited molecule. When this molecule returns
A common example of chemiluminescence is found in glow sticks. These devices contain two separate chemicals
Chemiluminescence has various practical applications, including in analytical chemistry for detecting and quantifying substances, in medical