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Physical characteristics of the liquid scintillator BC-531 compared to the BC-400 plastic scintillator, polystyrene, and water.
| BC-531 | BC-400 | Polystyrene | Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emission (% of anthracene) | 59 | 65 | N∕A | N∕A |
| Peak wavelength (nm) | 425 | 423 | N∕A | N∕A |
| Electron density (1023 e∕g) | 2.930 | 3.272 | 3.238 | 3.343 |
| Specific gravity (g∕cm3) | 0.870 | 1.032 | 1.060 | 1 |
| Composition | 1:11.98 | 1:8.470 | 1:7.740 | 1:11.19 |
| [Z: fraction by weight (%)] | 6:88.02 | 6:91.53 | 6:92.26 | 8:88.81 |
