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alpha radiation

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A stream of alpha particles which are ejected from many radioactive substances having a penetrating power of a few cm in air but can be stopped by a thin piece of paper. (Source: MGH / PITT)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/342

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