Nuclear irradiation and radioisotopes in metal research

Abstract

This review covers a wide range of topics in the field of metal research where nuclear irradiation and radioisotopes have been employed. Nuclear irradiation has been used both as a mean to detect minute quantities of impurities or minor constituents, and as powerful tool for carrying out studies of the structure of metals. Radioisotopes have found increasing application in almost all branches of metal research, namely, in studies of segregation, friction, vapor deposition, vapor pressure, slag metal reactions, electroyltic action on metal surfaces, and diffusion and oxidation.