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| Nitrogen-14 | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Name, symbol | Nitrogen-14,14N |
| Neutrons | 7 |
| Protons | 7 |
| Nuclide data | |
| Natural abundance | 99.634% |
| Parent isotopes | 14C (β−) |
Nitrogen-14 is one of two stable (non-radioactive) isotopes of the chemical element nitrogen, making up 99.636% of natural nitrogen.
It is one of the few stable nuclides with both an odd number of protons and neutrons (7 each) each of which contributes spin 1/2 each giving the nucleus a magnetic spin of 1.
Like all elements heavier than helium, the original source of nitrogen-14 in the universe is believed to be stellar nucleosynthesis, where it is produced as part of the CNO cycle.
It is the source of naturally-occurring carbon-14; cosmic radiation interacts with nitrogen-14 in the upper atmosphere creating 14C, which eventually decays back to 14N.
| Lighter: Nitrogen-13 |
Nitrogen-14 is an isotope of Nitrogen |
Heavier: Nitrogen-15 |
| Decay product of: Oxygen-14 Carbon-14 |
Decay chain of Nitrogen-14 |
Decays to: Stable |
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