erbium162
erbium162 is a synthetic radioactive isotope of erbium, a chemical element with the atomic number 68. It has an atomic mass of 162, which signifies that an atom of erbium162 has 68 protons, 94 neutrons, and 68 electrons. This isotope is a metastable state, meaning that it can exist for an extended period before undergoing radioactive decay.
erbium162 is produced through the irradiation of erbium-162 targets with neutron beams, primarily through nuclear reactions
As a synthetic radioactive isotope, erbium162 has limited uses compared to natural isotopes and stable isotopes.