Phrases with «unstable isotope»

An unstable isotope refers to a type of atom that tends to release energy and change into a more stable form over time. This process is known as radioactive decay, and it allows scientists to use these isotopes for various purposes, such as dating artifacts or diagnosing diseases. Full definition

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Sentences with «unstable isotope»

The nucleus of this unstable isotope, which has an atomic weight of 229, is the only nucleus known to have the properties required for the development of a practical nuclear clock. (sciencedaily.com)
The food we eat, the clothes we wear, even the paper of this magazine — all are naturally laced with tiny amounts of unstable isotopes, radioactive cousins of normal atoms. (discovermagazine.com)
Lead is, in principle, a shield against radiation, but freshly mined lead is itself slightly radioactive because it contains an unstable isotope, lead - 210. (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «unstable isotope»

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