Material Effects
Silicon-based microelectronics breakdown under exposure to radiation. Radiation-hardened components designed for military or nuclear applications can survive up to 10 gigarad (100 MGy).
Metals creep, harden and become brittle under the effect of radiation.
Foods and medical equipment can be sterilized with radiation.
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