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In alpha decay, the nucleus of an atom of atomic number Z and mass number A emits an alpha particle (4He nucleus) to form an atom of atomic number Z-2 and mass number A-4
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In alpha decay, the nucleus of an atom of atomic number Z and mass number A emits an alpha particle (<sup>4</sup>He nucleus) to form an atom of atomic number Z-2 and mass number A-4. (Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 107]], 2007)
  
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''ICRP Glossary entry - May 2019''
  
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In alpha decay, the nucleus of an atom of atomic number Z and mass number A emits an alpha particle (4He nucleus) to form an atom of atomic number Z-2 and mass number A-4. (Adapted from ICRP Publication 107, 2007)

ICRP Glossary entry - May 2019


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