Beta Particles 5
Beta Particles 5 : ?Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Disasters. Electrons?ejected from the?nucleus?of a decaying?atom. Although they can be stopped by a thin sheet of aluminum, beta particles can penetrate the dead skin layer, potentially causing burns. They can pose a serious direct or external radiation threat and can be lethal depending on the amount received. They also pose a serious internal radiation threat if beta-emitting atoms are?ingested?or?inhaled.?See also?alpha particle, gamma ray, neutron,?x-ray
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