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The nuclear stability curve depicts the binding energy per nucleon as a function of the mass number (A) of atomic nuclei. The curve shows that nuclei with intermediate mass numbers, around A = 56 for iron, have the highest binding energy per nucleon, indicating the greatest stability.
29 Ιουλ 2023 · All the stable nuclei lie within a definite area called the zone of stability. For low atomic numbers most stable nuclei have a neutron/proton ratio which is very close to 1. As the atomic number increases, the zone of stability corresponds to a gradually increasing neutron/proton ratio.
Definition. Nuclear stability refers to the ability of an atomic nucleus to maintain its structure over time without undergoing radioactive decay. A stable nucleus has a balanced ratio of protons and neutrons, which minimizes the forces that could lead to instability.
Lecture 9.3: Stability (10:22) Description: The discussion of nuclear binding energy leads to a set of nuclides that are stable and others that can decay. (10:22) Instructor: Prof. Markus Klute.
26 Σεπ 2024 · Nuclear Stability A nucleus is stable if it cannot be transformed into another configuration without adding energy from the outside. Of the thousands of nuclides that exist, about 250 are stable.
