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Radioactive decay
Large unstable atoms can become more stable by emitting radiation. This process is called radioactive decay. This radiation can be emitted in the form of a positively charged alpha particle, a negatively charged beta particle, or gamma rays or x-rays.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
See also: Binding energy , Non-stochastic effect , Depleted uranium , Microcurie , Somatic effects of radiation |
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