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ISOTOPE NON RADIO-ACTIF [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Geochemistry
DEF

An isotope which does not spontaneously undergo radioactive decay.

CONT

All atoms with nuclei containing the same number of protons have identical chemical properties and are called isotopes of the element in question. Isotopes may be radioactive or stable. Thus, some radionuclides share their chemical properties with stable isotopes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Géochimie
DEF

Élément chimique non radioactif de même numéro atomique, mais de masse atomique différente, qu'un corps simple de même nom auquel il est apparenté.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Física atómica
  • Física nuclear
  • Geoquímica
DEF

Isótopo que permanece con su misma estructura a lo largo del tiempo.

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