83Br

83Br is a radioactive isotope of bromine. It has a mass number of 83, meaning its nucleus contains 35 protons and 48 neutrons. Bromine's atomic number is 35. 83Br is a decay product of selenium-83 and a precursor to krypton-83. It undergoes beta decay, transforming into a stable isotope of krypton. The half-life of 83Br is approximately 33 minutes. This relatively short half-life means it is not typically found in significant quantities naturally and is usually produced artificially for research purposes. Its decay chain is important in understanding the nuclear properties of bromine and krypton isotopes. The decay of 83Br is often studied in nuclear physics experiments to investigate beta decay mechanisms and nuclear structure. It can be produced through nuclear reactions, such as neutron activation of stable bromine isotopes. Due to its radioactivity, appropriate safety precautions are necessary when handling 83Br.