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No. An oxidant works by chemical means. Radiation causes damage though high-energy particles.

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What is Petrochemical oxidant?

A petrochemical oxidant refers to a substance that can react with petrochemicals, such as hydrocarbons, to initiate oxidation reactions. This can lead to the formation of various products including alcohols, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids. Common petrochemical oxidants include atmospheric oxygen and chemicals like ozone or chlorine.


Why can sulfur dioxide be considered an anti-oxidant?

Sulfur dioxide can protect drinks (the most important example is wines), foods etc. from oxidation.


What is the reason is forbidden to use oxygen near to oil?

Oxygen is a strong oxidant; near organic compounds an explosion is possible.Oxygen should not be present hear oil due to fire being a very significant hazard.


Does radiation rise?

No, radiation does not rise. Radiation can travel in all directions from its source, with its behavior dependent on the type of radiation and the surrounding environment.


How ozone can be harmful and helpful?

Ozone blocks UV-B. UV-B directly damages DNA, causing cancer, mutation, and decreased crop yields. So ozone where there is little life (like the ozone layer). is "good". Ozone where we breathe is a powerful oxidant, and damages lung tissue and the breathing structures of plants. How can high speed truck traffic be both harmful and helpful? In your living room, it can cause death. On a nearby road, it can deliver food. All a matter of *where*. The ozone layer protects us from the suns radiation. Holes in the ozone are harmful.Ozone where we breathe is a powerful oxidant, and damages lung tissue and the breathing structures of plants.