radiation damage

radiation damage

a. A general term for the alteration of properties of a material arising from exposure to X-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, heavy-particle radiation, or fission fragments in nuclear fuel material. ASM, 1
b. Damage done to a crystal lattice (or glass) by passage of fission particles or alpha particles from the nuclear decay of a radioactive element residing in or near the lattice. See also: metamict mineral AGI
Source: Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms

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