What are Alpha Emitters?
Alpha emitters are radioactive elements that emit alpha particles as they decay. Alpha particles are made up of two protons and two neutrons, making them essentially helium-4 nuclei. Some common alpha emitting nuclear isotopes include uranium-238, polonium-210, radium-226 and thorium-232.
Properties of Alpha Particles
Alpha particles have a +2 charge and travel at about 15% the speed of light. They have a ... Read more
