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Why only 'Lead' gloves are used to handle radioactive substances, and why not other metal gloves??
Asked by pcremyapc33 | 03 Mar, 2019, 12:06: PM
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Only lead gloves are used because lead has the ability to stop the radiations from passing through it and the hands shall remain safe.

Answered by Science Mate | 03 Mar, 2019, 12:33: PM
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