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jun192022
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My understanding is that most beta radiation can be shielded by 1-2 cm of plastic. However, I have also read that beta radiation energies exist on a spectrum. Does this mean that there exist some beta-emitting radioisotopes which can be shielded by thinner materials? Are there any beta-emitting radioisotopes which have beta radiation that can be shielded by a sheet of paper? Are there any beta-emitting radioisotopes which have beta radiation that could be shielded by 1-2 layers of bubble wrap?