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Radionuclide (c. 1995 - ) |
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Radionuclide. A nucleus (of an atom) that possesses properties of spontaneous disintegration (radioactivity). Nuclei are distinguished by both their mass and atomic number. Source: International Atomic Energy Agency, The Principles of Radioactive Waste Management, Safety Series No. 111-F, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, 1995, p.19 |
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Published by Austehc Comments, questions, corrections and additions: gavanjm@unimelb.edu.au Prepared by: Acknowledgements Updated: 4 August 2020 http://www.iaea.esrc.unimelb.edu.au/biogs/E000051b.htm |