manganese56

Manganese 56 is a radioactive isotope of manganese with an atomic mass of 56 and a half-life of approximately 295 days. It is a synthetic isotope, meaning it is not found naturally on Earth. Manganese 56 is the most stable radiogenic isotope of manganese, resulting from an alpha decay of other, heavier elements.

During its decay, manganese 56 emits an alpha particle and changes into iron 52. This process is a form of radioactive decay, which is a part of the elemental series of radioactive transformations. The primary modes of decay for manganese 56 are alpha particle emission, accounting for 100% of decays, producing iron 52.

As a radioactive isotope, manganese 56 has applications in various fields of research and industry. In nuclear physics, manganese 56 is used as a standard for cross-section measurements because of its relatively long half-life. In medicine, manganese 56 is used in some radiopharmaceuticals due to its radioactive properties. Additionally, manganese 56 can be used in experimental setups to study nuclear reactions and radiation interactions.

Manganese 56 is synthesized artificially by bombarding titanium, calcium, or low-mass nuclei with heavy ions, such as nitrogen or carbon. The proprietary information regarding the synthesis of such isotopes has yet to be disclosed in settings of further education or classification of materials. Due to its radioactive nature, handling of manganese 56 requires specialized training and access to proper safety equipment and facilities.