binding/nuclear_notes.txt
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Z N s
odd odd 0.015
odd even 0.18
even odd 0.205
even even 0.6
Z > 82 -> unstable
Z <= 20 -> stable n/p is nearly 1 (0.775 - 1.29)
Z > 20 & Z <= 82 -> stable n/p between 1:1 and 1.5:1
Z > 92 -> spontaneous fission
Z > 52 -> alpha rays possible
Can induce fission by neutron bombardment.
Too many neutrons -> beta decay, neutron emission
Too few neutrons -> electron capture, positron emission, proton emission
Alpha: Emits 2Z-2N
Beta: Emits e, 1N -> 1Z
Electron capture & Positron emission: Emits e+, 1Z -> 1N