Low-background steel refers to a type of steel that has been specifically processed to minimize its radioactive background, particularly the levels of natural radioactivity. It is commonly used in applications where low levels of radiation are crucial for the integrity of experiments or measurements, such as in nuclear physics, radiation detection, or in the construction of sensitive scientific instruments. The steel is typically sourced from areas or processes known to have low natural radioactive content, or it might be manufactured using methods that reduce the concentration of radioactive isotopes.
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