beta radiation

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1. High-energy electrons, carrying a negative charge, that are sent out by some radioactive nuclei. (See alpha radiation and gamma radiation.)

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Beta radiation, unlike alpha radiation, has some penetrating power and can pass through clothing and wooden walls.

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It emits a weak form of beta radiation that does not travel far and cannot penetrate human skin, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

From Washington Times

It emits a weak form of beta radiation that does not travel very far and cannot penetrate human skin, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

From Seattle Times

“What may confuse people is that most of the dose to an individual from eating potassium-40 comes from the beta radiation emitted during the decay of the radioactive atoms,” Chabot wrote.

From Seattle Times

It emits a weak form of beta radiation that does not travel very far and cannot penetrate human skin, according to the NRC.

From Seattle Times

The substance in question, actinium-227, emits alpha and beta radiation, both of which are charged particles.

From Washington Post