Beta Decay of Iodine-131

131I → 131Xe + e− + ν̄e + γ

개요

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.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Iodine I 1 (s)
생성물 Xenon Xe 1 (g)

일상 속 예시

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

산업적 중요성

I-131은 갑상선 기능항진증과 갑상선암 치료(방사성 요오드 치료), 그리고 갑상선 진단 스캔에 사용됩니다.

성질

유형
Nuclear
가역 반응
아니오
에너지
발열
ΔH
-97000000.0 kJ/mol

관련 반응

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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.