Γ-radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004976",
  "term": "Γ-radiation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from an atomic nucleus during radioactive decay or nuclear reactions. It consists of photons and is a form of ionizing radiation with no mass or charge. Gamma radiation has high penetrating power and is often used in medical imaging, sterilization, and industrial applications.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "annihilation",
    "nuclear transformation",
    "radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1543 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/g-radiation/"
}