Gamma radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012014",
  "term": "Gamma radiation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Short-wavelength electromagnetic radiation of nuclear origin, with energies between 10 keV to 9 MeV.\n\n2. Electromagnetic radiation of extremely short wavelength similar to X-rays. Gamma radiation is highly penetrating. Therefore, gamma-emitting nuclides are a hazard both when ingested or inhaled and when external to the body. Heavy materials such as lead (or massive amounts of lighter materials) are effective shields for protection from gamma radiation.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Radon Glossary of Terms",
    "DOE Glossary of Terms Related to CERCLA, EPCRA, PPA, RCRA and TSCA at http://homer.ornl.gov/sesa/environment/guidance/cercla/gloss97.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/gamma-radiation/"
}