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Neutron Numbers 98, 108 and 116

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IN a discussion of neutron capture processes and theories of element origin, Malkiél1 has suggested that the neutron numbers 98, 108 and 116 may be favoured. Malkiél mentions that mass data also appear to support the “special character” of N = 116. It may be recalled that these numbers are not predicted as significant by the shell model of the nucleus.

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AHRENS, L. Neutron Numbers 98, 108 and 116. Nature 197, 993–994 (1963). https://doi.org/10.1038/197993a0

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