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No, it cannot. Alpha particles can be stopped using aluminum foil. Beta particles (electrons) posses higher kinetic energy and have smaller cross section. Lead is widely used to stop beta particles as well as gamma particles. Gamma particles are basically high energy photons which are extremely dangerous for alive creatures. Extra precaution must be taken when you are working with such radiation.
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What stops beta particles from traveling?
Aluminium
What is an aluminum foil pan?
An aluminum foil pan is a disposable pan made of thick aluminum foil.
Is aluminum foil the same as aluminum sulfur?
Aluminium foil is made from pure aluminium; aluminium sulfide is Al2S3.
What is the quality control tests for aluminium foil?
There are special tests to test the strength of aluminium foil. Do your research girl/boy!! Toodles ! :D
How come your diamond brand aluminium foil wrap changed to grey color?
Can the manufacturer, Reynolds, please answer this question. The material used for this diamond brand aluminium foil might not be pure aluminium.
What will happen to the structure of aluminium foil while x-rays pass through it?
aluminium structure will not change, x rays is spiltted into alpha beta gamma rays while it comes out of aluminium
Experiment to test the absorpion of beta particles by thin sheets of aluminium?
Rutherford shot beta particles at gold foil to discover protons, but i have never heard of an aluminum foil experiment.
Can a foil burn?
yes it will because it can burn through the kitchen foil!!!
What stops beta particles from traveling?
Aluminium
What type of penetrating power does beta particles have?
Beta particles have a very low penetrating power; an aluminium foil of 3-4 mm is a sufficient shielding.
What is an aluminum foil pan?
An aluminum foil pan is a disposable pan made of thick aluminum foil.
What is tin foil made out of?
Aluminium foil is made up of aluminum which is silvery white metal and less than 0.2 mm thick. This is fragile and easily damaged and laminated to other materials such as paper and plastic to make them useful.
Is aluminum foil the same as aluminum sulfur?
Aluminium foil is made from pure aluminium; aluminium sulfide is Al2S3.
Why do you use aluminium foil to pack junk foods?
Junk foods are oily and aluminum foil is oil-proof;the oil will not leak through the foil.
Is aluminium used in aluminium foil?
yes
Can aluminium foil be used under laminate flooring to act as an insulator?
Well it could if your foil was thick enough to act as a thermal mass but as a foil, no. generally aluminium acts as a reflector to direct thermal energy - eg reflecting sunlight. As such under a laminate floor it would be very ineffective.
Is aluminium foil is a metal?
This foil is also a metal.
