PRIMARY PRODUCTS IN THE IRRADIATION OF AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS WITH X- OR $gamma$- RAYS

The aim of radiation chemical studies is to identify and to measure the yield of the various primary products which are formed under varying conditions. The results of indirect action on various solutes in dilute aqueous solution are presented and discussed. Solutes considered are single organic solutes (mono- and trichloroacetic acids), polymerizable monomer (acrylamide), formic acid, ferric and cupric ions, and oxygen. The results are broadly consistent with the diffusion theory of Magee and co-workers. (W.D.M.)