Potassium Isotopes
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Stable potassium atoms that have the same atomic number as the element potassium, but differ in atomic weight. K-41 is a stable potassium isotope. |
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K-41; NIM |
Potassium Isotopes Categories.
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Potassium Radioisotopes - Unstable isotopes of potassium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. K atoms with atomic weights 37, 38, 40, and 42-45 are radioactive potassium isotopes. |
Potassium Isotopes Definitions and Terms
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