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[edit]
- Bleaching of linen
- Formation of latent image in photography
- Embrittlement of optically transparent polymers such as lucite.
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References[edit]
- ^ "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.
External links[edit]
Media related to Radiation effects at Wikimedia Commons
