Surface Radioactive Contamination Contamination

Radioactive contamination, it consists of low-level particle deposits arising from nuclear processes or environmental exposure, which manifest as adherent layers that emit alpha or beta radiation, distinguishing themselves from chemical contaminants through their persistent isotopic signatures and minimal visibility under standard inspection. On materials such as stainless steel or concrete, these deposits behave tenaciously, embedding into porous surfaces or forming oxide bonds on metals like copper and titanium, influenced from surface roughness that complicates uniform adhesion. Key removal challenges include avoiding secondary dispersion of particles, yet laser cleaning proves effective, as the pulsed energy vaporizes the thin layers selectively without mechanical abrasion, preserving the underlying substrate integrity.