138Ce Isotope Applications:

Cerium-138 isotope (Ce-138 isotope, 138Ce isotope)

  • 138Ce isotope is used for research in nuclear physics;

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Properties of 138Ce Isotope:

Properties of 138Ce Isotope:138Ce
Natural Abundance (%)0.251
Atomic Mass (Da)137.905991
Relative Isotopic Mass137.905991
Neutron Number (N)80
Atomic Number (Z)58
Mass Number (A)138
Nucleon Number (A)138
Proton Number (Z)58
Half-life4.400E+16
Spin0
Quadrupole Moment0
g-factor (g value)0
Group
Period6
Electron Configuration Blockf
Melting Point (K)1068
Boiling Point (K)3716
Specific Heat0.205
Heat of Formation420.1
Thermal Conductivity11.3
Dipole Polarizability 205
Electron Affinity (kJ/mole)0.57
Electronegativity (Pauling scale)1.12
Atomic Radius (pm)181.8c
Covalent Radius (pm)185
VDW Radius (pm)274
Lattice Constant5.16
Crystal StructureDHCP (β-Ce) / FCC (γ-Ce)
Jmol color#ffffc7

138Ce Information

Cerium is a silvery metallic element, belongs to the lanthanoids. There are 39 isotopes of cerium. 4 isotopes of cerium are natural and they are stable. This element is used in some rare-earth alloys. The oxidized form of cerium is used in the glass industry. Cerium was discovered by Martin H. Klaproth in 1803.

Cerium oxides are used in the optics and glass-making industries. Its salts are used in the photography and textile industry. Cerium is used in high-intensity carbon lamps and as alloying agents in special metals.

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FAQ about 138Ce Isotope:

What is 138Ce isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 0.251 %

What is atomic mass for 138Ce isotope?
Answer: 137.90599 Da

What is isotopic mass for 138Ce isotope?
Answer: 137.90599

How many neutrons does 138Ce isotope have?
Answer: 80

How many protons does 138Ce isotope have?
Answer: 58

How many electrons does 138Ce isotope have?
Answer: 58

What is atomic number for 138Ce isotope?
Answer: 58

Is 138Ce isotope stable?
Answer: No

Is 138Ce isotope radioactive?
Answer: Yes

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