Radiation effect is the physical and chemical property changes of materials induced by radiation. One such phenomena is acute radiation syndrome, caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.1
Examples
- Bleaching of linen
- Formation of latent image in photography
- Embrittlement of optically transparent polymers such as lucite.
References
References
- "A Fact Sheet for Physicians". CDC. CDC Radiation Emergencies Acute Radiation Syndrome. 22 April 2019. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.