Alpha emitters are radioactive elements that emit alpha particles as they undergo radioactive decay. Alpha particles are composed of two protons and two neutrons, making them essentially the same as a helium-4 nucleus. Due to their relatively large mass, alpha particles are the least penetrating type of radiation and can be blocked by materials as thin as a sheet of paper. However, if...
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