114mCd

114mCd is an isotope of cadmium. The "m" in 114mCd indicates that it is a metastable isomer, meaning it exists in an excited nuclear state. This metastable state has a relatively long half-life compared to other excited nuclear states, which allows for its study and potential applications. 114mCd decays primarily through isomeric transition, releasing gamma rays as it transitions to a lower energy state. The half-life of 114mCd is approximately 48.5 minutes. It is produced through various nuclear reactions, often as a product of neutron activation of cadmium-113 or through decay of other cadmium isotopes. While not as commonly encountered as stable cadmium isotopes, 114mCd is of interest in nuclear physics research and has been explored for potential uses in areas such as calibration sources due to its characteristic gamma ray emissions. Its specific energy levels and decay characteristics are important parameters for these investigations.