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Adding scintillator to the benzene sample

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A scintillator chemical (butyl-PBD) is added to the liquid benzene. Fiona is wearing an aspirator because of the carcinogenic properties of benzene. Special silica glass vials are used to contain the mixture of benzene and PBD.

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Published: 17 September 2009Updated: 17 September 2009