Alpha Particles
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Positively charged particles composed of two protons and two NEUTRONS, i.e. equivalent to HELIUM nuclei, which are emitted during disintegration of heavy ISOTOPES. Alpha rays have very strong ionizing power, but weak penetrability.
Synonyms
- Alpha Particle
- Particle, Alpha
- Particles, Alpha
- Alpha Rays
- Alpha Ray
- Ray, Alpha
- Rays, Alpha
- Alpha Radiation
- Radiation, Alpha
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