Alpha Decay Nuclear Simulation
About Alpha Decay
Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay where an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle (helium nucleus) and transforms into a different element.
General equation: ⁴ᵣX → ᵃ⁻⁴ᵣ₋₂Y + ⁴₂He
Uranium-238 example: ²³⁸₉₂U → ²³⁴₉₀Th + ⁴₂He
In this simulation, you can observe the alpha decay process of Uranium-238 into Thorium-234. Click "Start Decay" to begin the simulation.
