A new atomic nucleus has been discovered!

Scientists have discovered a new type of atomic nucleus called 190astatine (190At) in a laboratory in Finland

Astatine is a rare and radioactive element that is highly unstable. The research team used a gas-filled recoil separator, a tool used in nuclear physics experiments, to analyze the energetic nuclear reaction products. They bombarded strontium atoms with silver atoms and studied the resulting decay products. Unexpectedly, they discovered the new isotope, 190At, during this process.

The half-life of 190At was found to be approximately one millisecond, indicating its highly radioactive nature. The decay process was also found to occur immediately without delay. These findings contribute to our understanding of astatine’s isotopic composition and provide valuable data for atomic mass models.

It has interesting potential uses in areas like particle physics, nuclear energy, medicine, and astrophysics. These findings give us new insights into the behavior of astatine and contribute to our understanding of atomic nuclei.

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