A theoretical calculation of the exposure rate constant for radium-226.
1974
W H Payne, and
R G Waggener
UI
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D009686
Nuclear Physics
The study of the characteristics, behavior, and internal structures of the atomic nucleus and its interactions with other nuclei. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Nuclear Physic,Physic, Nuclear,Physics, Nuclear
D011883
Radium
A radioactive element of the alkaline earth series of metals. It has the atomic symbol Ra and atomic number 88. Radium is the product of the disintegration of URANIUM and is present in pitchblende and all ores containing uranium. It is used clinically as a source of beta and gamma-rays in radiotherapy, particularly BRACHYTHERAPY.
D004601
Elementary Particles
Individual components of atoms, usually subatomic; subnuclear particles are usually detected only when the atomic nucleus decays and then only transiently, as most of them are unstable, often yielding pure energy without substance, i.e., radiation.
Baryons,Fundamental Particles,Baryon,Elementary Particle,Fundamental Particle,Particle, Elementary,Particle, Fundamental,Particles, Elementary,Particles, Fundamental
D014894
Weights and Measures
Measuring and weighing systems and processes.
Measures,Scales,Weights,Measure,Measures and Weights