xenon124

Xenon-124 is a stable isotope of xenon, an element with the symbol Xe and atomic number 54. It is one of the nine stable isotopes of xenon, along with xenon-126, xenon-128, xenon-129, xenon-130, xenon-131, xenon-132, xenon-134, and xenon-136. Xenon-124 has 54 protons and 70 neutrons in its nucleus. Its atomic mass is approximately 123.905893 atomic mass units. While considered stable, xenon-124 is theorized to undergo double beta decay, though this process has not been experimentally observed. If it does decay, its half-life is extremely long, estimated to be on the order of 1.8 x 10^22 years, making it effectively stable for all practical purposes. Xenon-124 is found naturally in the Earth's atmosphere and in some geological formations. Its abundance relative to other xenon isotopes is about 0.095%. Due to its rarity and stability, xenon-124 has limited direct applications compared to other isotopes. However, it plays a role in scientific research, particularly in studies related to nuclear physics, neutrino detection, and the dating of ancient meteorites through its decay products, if and when any decay is detected. Its low abundance also makes its detection and study more challenging.