Cadmium113

Cadmium-113 is a radioactive isotope of cadmium. It is a beta emitter with a half-life of approximately 8.16 x 10^15 years, making it an extremely long-lived isotope. This long half-life means that its radioactivity is very low. Cadmium-113 is produced through the beta decay of silver-113 and also via neutron capture by stable cadmium-112.

In nature, cadmium-113 is found in trace amounts as a decay product. Its radioactive properties are of interest in certain scientific and research applications, though its low activity and long half-life limit widespread use compared to other isotopes. Due to its extremely slow decay rate, it is not typically considered a significant radiological hazard in most environmental or occupational settings.

Cadmium-113's decay process involves the emission of a beta particle and a relatively low-energy gamma ray. The daughter product of cadmium-113 decay is stable indium-113. The low energy of its emitted radiation and its long half-life contribute to its designation as a radionuclide of low specific activity.

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