Decomposition of Methyl Alcohol—Water Solutions by Co60 Gamma Radiation

1955 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 208-209
Author(s):  
William R. McDonell
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Methyl Alcohol ◽  
Water Solutions ◽  
Alcohol Water ◽  
Co60 Gamma

Spectroscopic study of the state of titanium(III) ions in alcohol-water solutions

1984 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 544-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ya. Kuchmii ◽  
A. V. Korzhak ◽  
A. I. Kryukov
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Water Solutions ◽  
Alcohol Water

scholarly journals The effect of CO60 on the physical and physicochemical properties of rice

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ívina Catarina de Oliveira Guimarães ◽  
Joelma Pereira ◽  
Vanda Maria de Oliveira Cornélio ◽  
Luís Roberto Batista ◽  
Eric Batista Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Caloric Value ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Radiation Conditions ◽  
Different Doses ◽  
Co60 Gamma

Owing to its chemical composition and production chain, rice is susceptible to contamination by fungi. Among other techniques, the application of gamma radiation has been suggested as a method to ensure food safety. However, such radiation can alter the chemical composition of the food. Thus, the objective of the present work is to evaluate the centesimal composition, caloric value, pH, total titratable acidity, and coloration of polished white rice subjected to different doses of Co60 gamma radiation (0 kGy, 6.5 kGy, and 7.5 kGy). The results demonstrated that while gamma radiation did not cause significant alterations in the centesimal composition, caloric value, and titratable acidity of the rice, increasing doses substantially decreased the pH and intensified the coloration. Under controlled radiation conditions, a 6.5-kGy dose can render rice safe for consumption without significantly compromising its physical and physicochemical properties.

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