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I have the impression that when discussing stability of nuclides that there are two different usages of the term.
1. Atomic weight divided by nucleon count: The lower the number, the more stable is the nuclide. Iron ending up being the most stable.
2. Radioactivity: All nuclides that do not decay are called stable. Radioactive nuclide stability is measured by half life. Longer half life means more stable.
Any way to resolve this?
1. Atomic weight divided by nucleon count: The lower the number, the more stable is the nuclide. Iron ending up being the most stable.
2. Radioactivity: All nuclides that do not decay are called stable. Radioactive nuclide stability is measured by half life. Longer half life means more stable.
Any way to resolve this?