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
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