Disintegration Energy

Definition

Disintegration energy refers to the amount of energy released when an atomic nucleus undergoes radioactive decay and transforms into a different element or isotope.

Related terms

Radioactive Decay:

The spontaneous breakdown or disintegration of an atomic nucleus resulting in the emission of radiation.

Half-Life: The time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay into stable atoms.

Nuclear Fission:

A nuclear reaction where an atomic nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei with the release of a large amount of energy.