Beta Decay of Iodine-131

131I → 131Xe + e− + ν̄e + γ

अवलोकन

Iodine-131 beta decays to xenon-131 with a half-life of 8.02 days, also emitting gamma radiation. I-131 concentrates in the thyroid gland due to the thyroid's uptake of iodine. This makes it both a medical tool (diagnostic and therapeutic) and a health hazard in nuclear accidents.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Iodine I 1 (s)
उत्पाद Xenon Xe 1 (g)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

After the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents, potassium iodide tablets were distributed to block I-131 uptake by saturating the thyroid with stable iodine.

औद्योगिक महत्व

I-131 is used to treat hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer (radioiodine therapy), and in diagnostic thyroid scans.

गुण

प्रकार
Nuclear
प्रतिवर्ती
नहीं
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH
-97000000.0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Beta Decay of Iodine-131?
The balanced equation is: ¹³¹I → ¹³¹Xe + e⁻ + ν̄ₑ + γ.
What type of reaction is Beta Decay of Iodine-131?
Beta Decay of Iodine-131 is a nuclear reaction.
Is Beta Decay of Iodine-131 exothermic or endothermic?
Beta Decay of Iodine-131 is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -97000000.0 kJ/mol.