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beta radiation used in this paper thickness equipment because alpha and gamma are very strong radiation which can not be used for paper thickness equipment such as paper are used by every one and it could cause radiation if other nuclear radiation like alpha and gamma are used.
Beta radiation is used in monitoring the thickness of materials because it can penetrate materials to certain depths, making it useful for measuring thin layers. By measuring the amount of beta radiation that passes through a material, its thickness can be determined accurately. Additionally, beta radiation is easy to detect and can provide real-time measurements, making it efficient for monitoring purposes.
Beta radiation can be used in medicine and in other areas of science to learn more about the structures and processes in living organisms, and also in nuclear medicine to treat some medical conditions.
Materials that should not be used to shield against beta radiation include materials with low atomic numbers, such as plastic or wood, as they are not dense enough to effectively stop beta particles. Materials with higher atomic numbers, such as lead or dense metals, are more effective for shielding against beta radiation.
Alpha, beta and gamma are three types associated with radioactive decay. Alpha particles are essentially helium nuclei. They are massive, somewhat slow moving particles comprised of two protons and two neutrons. Beta particles are high speed electrons ejected from the nucleus of an atom. Gamma rays are a highly energetic form of electromagnetic radiation. Whereas a sheet of paper is thick enough to protect against alpha particles, a sheet of tin sufficient defense against beta rays, a foot or so of lead (or several feet of concrete) are required to protect against gamma rays. Heat, visible light, and radio waves are other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
beta radiation used in this paper thickness equipment because alpha and gamma are very strong radiation which can not be used for paper thickness equipment such as paper are used by every one and it could cause radiation if other nuclear radiation like alpha and gamma are used.
Beta radiation is used in monitoring the thickness of materials because it can penetrate materials to certain depths, making it useful for measuring thin layers. By measuring the amount of beta radiation that passes through a material, its thickness can be determined accurately. Additionally, beta radiation is easy to detect and can provide real-time measurements, making it efficient for monitoring purposes.
Beta radiation can be used in medicine and in other areas of science to learn more about the structures and processes in living organisms, and also in nuclear medicine to treat some medical conditions.
Because its attenuation is proportional to thickness being penetrated
If you are referring to beta thickness gauging, an isotope emitting beta radiation is used. Sources commonly used include Promethium-147, Strontium-90 and Krypton-85. The source is usually enclosed in a protective cover, but I would keep my distance from it if I were you.
There are three kinds of radiation useful to medical personnel: alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Alpha, beta, and gamma refer to the types of radiation emitted by radioactive materials. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons. Each type of radiation has its own properties and can interact differently with matter.
Beta
The radiation comes from the material used.
The device primarily used for the detection of beta radiation is the Geiger-Müller (GM) counter. It consists of a Geiger-Müller tube filled with gas that becomes ionized when beta particles pass through it, generating an electrical pulse. This pulse is then counted and can be used to measure the intensity of beta radiation. GM counters are widely used in various fields, including health physics, environmental monitoring, and nuclear medicine.
Applications of promethium: - beta radiation source in instruments used to measure thickness of coatings by retrodiffusion of beta radiations - luminous paints - atomic batteries
they are the 3 types of radiation: alpha is the weakest and can be stopped by paper,beta is the medium strength and can be stopped by aluminum and gamma is the strongest and can only be stopped by several millimeters of lead gamma is the only radiation that is able to pass through anti radiation suits altha beta anf gamma are also the first 3 letters of the greek alphabet