In electron irradiated diamond, about 0.1% of defects is produced by gamma rays. Recombination of unstable defects considerably shortens radiation damaged layer. Low temperature stability of NV defects is due to their interaction with other defects. Direct formation of H3 defects of mobile NV defects is not probable. Optical centers with ZPLs 462.5/498.8 nm are a signature of commercial CVD diamonds.