Krypton83

Krypton-83 is a radioactive isotope of krypton, a noble gas with the atomic number 36. It is produced through the decay of rubidium-83, which has a half-life of approximately 83.5 days. Krypton-83 itself has a half-life of about 1.83 hours, decaying into the stable isotope bromine-83 through beta decay. This isotope is significant in the study of geochronology and cosmochemistry, as it provides insights into the age and origin of certain materials. Krypton-83 is also used in medical imaging and research, particularly in the field of nuclear medicine, where its short half-life makes it useful for short-term studies. The isotope is typically produced in nuclear reactors or through the bombardment of rubidium with neutrons. Its properties and behavior are studied to better understand nuclear reactions and the behavior of noble gases in various environments.