The effects of radiation on graphite fiber reinforced composites, particularly those using an epoxy matrix, are reviewed. Specifically, it is concluded that there is no catastrophic deterioration of mechanical properties for doses up to thousands of Mrad, provided the irradiation occurs in an oxygen-free environment.
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