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For gamma radiation what stops its penetrating abilities

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User HasanG
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A few inches of lead or concrete will stop it. I hope this helps.
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User LaTeX
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Gamma radiation can be stopped by six inches of lead plating. Six inches of the densest non-radioactive metal means it has a lot of penetrating power!
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