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kirstennicole32
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  • 30-11-2015
  • Physics
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What element is used as a shield to protect people from radioactive

substances?

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W0lf93
W0lf93 W0lf93
  • 10-08-2017

Lead (Pb) is used to shield people from radioactive substances. Due to its high density and high atomic number, it is effective at reducing the effect of some kinds of radiation, including gamma rays. It can either be worn by a person or it can case the equipment.

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