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| − | 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 | + | 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]], 2007) |
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''ICRP Glossary entry - May 2019'' | ''ICRP Glossary entry - May 2019'' | ||
Latest revision as of 17:35, 12 September 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, 2007)
ICRP Glossary entry - May 2019
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