Promethium144

Promethium-144 is an unstable isotope of the element promethium. It has an atomic mass of approximately 144.914 atomic mass units. Promethium-144 is known to decay through electron capture. The decay products typically include neodymium-144. Its half-life is relatively short, making it difficult to study or utilize extensively. Information regarding its natural abundance is not applicable due to its instability and short half-life; it is not found in significant quantities in nature. Promethium-144 is primarily encountered in research settings, often as a product of nuclear reactions or in studies of radioactive decay processes. Its specific applications are limited due to its rapid decay and the availability of more stable or useful isotopes of other elements. The energy released during its decay is a subject of scientific interest in nuclear physics. Further research into promethium-144 might explore its decay characteristics and potential for specialized applications in niche scientific fields, though these are not widespread.