[en] Gas-phase radiolysis of metal carbonyls has been performed. These carbonyls with iron, chromium and cobalt are sublimed easily by heating under atmospheric condition, and formed fine powder by gamma-ray-or electron-irradiation. Chemical compositions of fine powders prepared by electron beam irradiation are estimated as metal oxide after physical analysis such as microscopic observation, particle sizing, thermal and chemical analysis. These metal oxides thus obtained contain CO₂, H₂O, and some carbonic compounds, and they are removed easily by heating up to 400degC. (author)