Ge73

Ge-73 is a stable isotope of the element germanium (Ge). It has a mass number of 73 and atomic number 32. Ge-73 is one of the naturally occurring isotopes of germanium, alongside Ge-70, Ge-72, Ge-74, and Ge-76. In nature, it exists in small but detectable amounts and contributes to the overall isotopic composition of germanium. Like other stable isotopes, Ge-73 does not decay radioactively on observable timescales.

In scientific research, stable isotopes such as Ge-73 are important for isotopic analysis and mass spectrometry. Ge-73 can be used as a reference or tracer in certain calibration schemes and laboratory measurements involving germanium-containing materials. It also features in studies of the nuclear structure of germanium and related nuclei, as well as in solid-state and materials science investigations of semiconductors and germanium compounds.

Ge-73 is one of several stable germanium isotopes used to improve understanding of geochemical and atmospheric processes through isotopic ratios, as well as to refine models of nucleosynthesis that describe how elements are formed in stars. While Ge-73 itself is not employed for radiometric dating or long-term hazard assessment, its stable nature makes it a relevant component in the broader study of germanium isotopes and their applications.