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Bookmark or Share- Radiation Basics | NRC.govNuclear Fission. Ionizing Radiation. Alpha Particles. Beta Particles. Gamma Rays and X-Rays. Neutrons. Physical Forms of Radiation. As previously indicated, matter gives off energy (radiation) in two basic physical forms. One form of radiation is pure energy with no weight.
- Radioactive decay - WikipediaRadioactive decay (also known as nuclear decay, radioactivity, radioactive disintegration, or nuclear disintegration) is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation. A material containing unstable nuclei is considered radioactive. Three of the most common types of decay are alpha, beta, and gamma decay.
- A List of Radioactive Elements - ThoughtCoThis is a list or table of elements that are radioactive. Keep in mind, all elements can have radioactive isotopes. If enough neutrons are added to an atom, it becomes unstable and decays. A good example of this is tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen naturally present
- What are Radioactive Sources? | IAEARadioactive sources contain radioactive material of a particular radionuclide (an unstable form of an element emitting radiation), which can vary based on the application for which the source was manufactured. These sources emit ionizing radiation, typically in the form of alpha and beta particles, gamma rays or neutron radiation.
- Radioactivity | Definition, Types, Applications, & Factsradioactivity, property exhibited by certain types of matter of emitting energy and subatomic particles spontaneously. It is, in essence, an attribute of individual atomic nuclei. An unstable nucleus will decompose spontaneously, or decay, into a more stable configuration but will do so only in a few specific ways by emitting certain particles ...
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