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Alpha Radiation (
α
) – Least penetration. Will be blocked by a single sheet of paper.
Beta Radiation (
β
) – More penetration than alpha. Blocked by a few mms aluminium.
Gamma Radiation (
µ
) – Strong penetration. Needs a least a few inches of lead to block.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoionizing radiation can adequately be reduced by heavy materials such as lead, and massive concrete. Heat radiation can be blocked by many things such as a physical barrier.
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What element is used in heavy metal used paints and radiation shields?
lead
Dangerous uses of the element carbon?
I think it can be used as making potassium cyanide (KCN) which is a harmfull and dangerous poison. It can be used to form CO i.e. carbonmonooxide which is also a toxic gas
How can you obtain Al-k alpha radiation?
K alpha and L alpha are secondary radiation lines that are peculiar to a given element bombarded with radiation (Xray tube). When you radiate an element, it gives off secondary radiation measured as K alpha and L alpha lines. This secondary radiation is given off at an angle peculiar to the element being radiated. Hence one is able to analyse a mineral ore sample for wanted elements by setting up radiation detectors at the various angles peculiar to the elements being sort. This process is used in auto-assay equipment used by mining companies wanting to reduce the time it takes to analyse samples chemically.
Which metal is used to line the reactors in nuclear power plants?
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Alpha radiation is used for people's smoke detectors.
How can a nuclear be dangerous?
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What element is used in heavy metal used paints and radiation shields?
lead
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lead element
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What elememt is used for radiation shields?
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What are parasol used for in space?
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Which element is used in x-ray jacket to prevent radiation from reaching the body?
i dont know this is a hard question
