selenium83

Selenium-83 is a radioactive isotope of selenium. Its most common decay mode is beta decay, transforming into stable bromine-83. Selenium-83 has a half-life of approximately 3.96 minutes. It is produced as a fission product in nuclear reactors, typically arising from the decay of shorter-lived selenium isotopes. Due to its relatively short half-life, selenium-83 is not typically found in significant quantities in the environment. It can also be synthesized in laboratories through nuclear reactions. The decay of selenium-83 emits beta particles and gamma rays, which are forms of ionizing radiation. The presence of selenium-83 in nuclear waste streams is a consideration in waste management strategies. Its properties are of interest in nuclear physics and radiochemistry.

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