Radiation Exposure
Radiation exposure refers to the amount or intensity of ionizing or non-ionizing radiation that a material, device, or person encounters. In materials applications, radiation can affect color, mechanical properties, chain scission, crosslinking, and long-term durability.
See related terms:
Degradation
Plastic Scintillating Fibers (PSF)
Photocatalysis
UV Resistance
Yellowness Index
Material sample exposed to radiation with property-change indicators.