Betaemittoivaa

Betaemittoivaa refers to a substance that undergoes beta decay, a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (an electron or a positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus. This process transforms one element into another, as the number of protons in the nucleus changes. When an electron is emitted, a neutron within the nucleus is converted into a proton and an electron, increasing the atomic number by one. Conversely, if a positron is emitted, a proton is converted into a neutron and a positron, decreasing the atomic number by one. Betaemittoivaa substances are utilized in various applications, including medical imaging and cancer treatment, due to the properties of the emitted beta particles. The energy and penetration depth of these particles are important factors in their specific uses. The rate at which a betaemittoivaa substance decays is determined by its half-life, a characteristic property specific to each radionuclide.