Cerium-138 Isotope Applications:

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

  • Cerium-138 isotope is used for research in nuclear physics;

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Properties of Cerium-138 Isotope:

Properties of Cerium-138 Isotope:CERIUM-138
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

Cerium-138 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 Cerium-138 Isotope:

What is Cerium-138 isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 0.251 %

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

What is isotopic mass for Cerium-138 isotope?
Answer: 137.90599

How many neutrons does Cerium-138 isotope have?
Answer: 80

How many protons does Cerium-138 isotope have?
Answer: 58

How many electrons does Cerium-138 isotope have?
Answer: 58

What is atomic number for Cerium-138 isotope?
Answer: 58

Is Cerium-138 isotope stable?
Answer: No

Is Cerium-138 isotope radioactive?
Answer: Yes

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