Neutron
Term · Nuclear energy and radiation · MLC-T-NUC-000318
An uncharged elementary particle, with a mass slightly greater than that of the proton, found in the nucleus of every atom heavier than hydrogen.
| Identifier | MLC-T-NUC-000318 |
|---|---|
| Field | Nuclear energy and radiation |
| References | NRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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