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| − | In alpha decay, the nucleus of an atom of atomic number Z and mass number A emits an alpha particle ( | + | In alpha decay, the nucleus of an atom of atomic number Z and mass number A emits an alpha particle (<sup>4</sup>He nucleus) to form an atom of atomic number Z-2 and mass number A-4 |
Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 107]],2 007 | Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 107]],2 007 | ||
''[[ICRP Glossary]] entry - May 2019'' | ''[[ICRP Glossary]] entry - May 2019'' | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 17 May 2019
In alpha decay, the nucleus of an atom of atomic number Z and mass number A emits an alpha particle (4He nucleus) to form an atom of atomic number Z-2 and mass number A-4
Adapted from ICRP Publication 107,2 007
ICRP Glossary entry - May 2019
