Beta radiation

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Description

High-energy electrons (from some keV to some MeV) emitted by certain types of radioactive isotopes, called beta emitters, such as carbon 14, potassium 40.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Beta-Teilchen (Deut.); particules bêta (Fr.); rayonnement bêta (Fr.); beta rays; beta particles; positrons

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