In-reactor measurements of the spontaneous and long-term change in ele
ctrical conductivity of alpha-alumina were carried out in the JMTR fis
sion reactor. The so-called radiation-induced conductivity, RIC, was o
bserved and evaluated qualitatively as well as quantitatively. A long-
term increase in electrical conductivity was observed, which is though
t to be due to the so-called radiation-induced electrical degradation,
RIED.