Concerns about double beta decay plus/double electron capture

In summary, the conversation discusses the theoretical decay of isotope Nickel-58 to Iron-58 through double beta decay plus (bb+). The question is whether this decay would affect neighboring Nickel isotopes such as Nickel-60 and Nickel-62, or if it would only affect the outer electron cloud orbitals. The conversation also mentions the possibility of the ejected particles attacking neighboring Nickel isotopes' inner nuclei. Additionally, the conversation touches on the role of positrons in this process, which would lose energy through Bremsstrahlung and ionization before annihilating with electrons. The conclusion is that the other nuclei would not be affected by these processes.
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karakele
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Hello fellas!
Ok, so we have the isotope Nickel-58 which can decay (still theoritically) to Iron-58 through double beta decay plus (bb+), my question is... imagine this decay is actually demonstrated (just figure it), so the transmutation into the iron isotope actually works... would the ejected particles released in the process "attack" neighbour Nickel isotopes' inner nucleus? Like Nickel-60 and Nickel-62, or will it just affect the outern electron cloud orbitals? (Remember that's how a radioluminiscent glass works) I think it is difficult but I am not sure :S
 
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The positrons would lose their energy by Bremsstrahlung and ionization, and annihilate with electrons once they are slowed down. The other nuclei don't care about those processes.
 
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mfb said:
The positrons would lose their energy by Bremsstrahlung and ionization, and annihilate with electrons once they are slowed down. The other nuclei don't care about those processes.
Thanks! I'm a Nickel fan ^^
 

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