Abstract
As early as 1818 it was reported that light could exert a marked effect on electrochemical processes. Over the succeeding years a great deal of work has been done verifying this and expanding the field (e.g. refs. 2–4). Several reviews have appeared. With the advent of nuclear reactors and associated plant, it was necessary to enquire whether the associated nuclear radiations would similarly exert an influence on corrosion processes. Much work has now been done in this direction. Aspects of the subject have been briefly reviewed several times, but no complete coverage has previously been undertaken. The present review attempts to bring out general principles, to indicate the practical significance of the subject, and to provide a list of references.
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