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Neutron Radiation

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Precautions
===Precautions===
: [[Alpha ParticleNeutron Radiation|Alpha Neutron radiation]] is the most not directly [[Ionising Radiation|ionising]] but the least is as [[Penetration Depth|penetrating]]as [[gamma-ray]]s.: [[Alpha ParticleNeutron Radiation|AlphaNeutron]] sources are kept inside a block of [[lead]] with a hole that only allows the '''[[Alpha Particle|alpha particlesneutron]] s''' out in one direction.: Outside the body an [[organism]] can be protected from [[Alpha ParticleNeutron Radiation|alpha Neutron radiation]] by keeping a distance greater than 5cm or by covering any bare skin.: Inside an [[organism]] [[Alpha Particle|alpha particle]]s are the most is too dangerous as they are highly [[Ionising Radiation|ionising]] and there is nothing inside an [[organism]] to block them [[Ionising Radiation|ionising]] biological [[molecule]]s like [[DNA]]. Every precaution handle directly so it must be taken not to done from behind a thick [[Radioactive Contamination|contaminatelead]] the skin with the [[Alpha Particle|alpha]] source in case it finds its way into the body through a cut or the mouthscreen.
: When handling a source of [[Beta Particle|beta radiation]] the precautions which should be taken are:
:*Wear gloves - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]].
:*Use tongs to handle the source, never touch it - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] and reduce [[irradiation]] (the tongs won't be long enough to prevent [[irradiation]].)
:*Aim the source away from any living [[organism]] - to prevent [[irradiation]].
:*Store the source in a sealed container - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] and [[irradiation]].