How does gold react to nuclear radiation?

The product of this reaction is formed in high yield due to the large resonance-region neutron capture cross-section of gold. Au-198 is a prolific emitter of gamma radiation with a half life of 2.7 days. read more

Radiation is radiation. Nuclear radiation implies that the radiation comes from the nucleus of an atom. It may be either particle or electromagnetic radiation. read more

Prompt radiation is mitigated by shielding the reactor core. The other component is due to the instability of the products of the reactions. Due to some characteristics of the stability of atoms, the products of fission are almost always radioactive. read more