all28Si

all28Si is a designation referring to the isotope of silicon with a mass number of 28. Silicon-28 is the most abundant naturally occurring isotope of silicon, making up approximately 92.23% of the elemental silicon found on Earth. It is a stable isotope, meaning it does not undergo radioactive decay. Silicon-28 has 14 protons and 14 neutrons in its atomic nucleus. This specific isotope plays a significant role in various scientific fields due to its stability and abundance.

In nuclear physics, silicon-28 is often used as a target material in particle accelerators for experiments investigating nuclear reactions. Its well-defined nuclear properties make it a useful standard in certain calibration procedures. Industrially, silicon-28 is a primary component of silicon-based materials, which are fundamental to the semiconductor industry. These materials are used in the fabrication of microchips, solar cells, and numerous electronic devices. The abundance and stability of silicon-28 contribute to the widespread availability and cost-effectiveness of silicon in these critical technologies. The precise atomic mass of silicon-28 is a key reference point in mass spectrometry.