Mg decays by the emission of a high-energy beta orgammaparticle, which can be measured using a scintillation counter.
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Gamma particles penetrate deep into the body and are undoubtedly hazardous.
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With nuclear waste, alpha, beta and gamma particles are emitted.
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Electron recoils are produced by alpha, beta and gamma particles which account for the vast majority of background events.
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