Calcium46

Calcium-46 is a stable isotope of calcium. Its atomic nucleus contains 20 protons and 26 neutrons. Calcium-46 is a naturally occurring isotope and constitutes a small fraction of the total elemental abundance of calcium found on Earth. It is not radioactive. Calcium's most abundant isotope is calcium-40. The presence and abundance of calcium-46 are important in various scientific fields, including nuclear physics and geochemistry. In nuclear physics, it serves as a target material or a product in nuclear reactions. Geochemists utilize isotopic ratios, including those involving calcium-46, for dating geological samples and understanding various Earth processes. The study of calcium isotopes can provide insights into the history of the solar system and the formation of planets. Understanding the properties and behavior of calcium-46 contributes to a broader scientific understanding of elemental isotopes and their roles in natural phenomena.