Concerns about double beta decay plus/double electron capture

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The discussion centers on the theoretical decay of Nickel-58 to Iron-58 via double beta decay plus (bb+). Participants explore whether the emitted positrons would interact with neighboring Nickel isotopes, such as Nickel-60 and Nickel-62, or if their effects would be limited to the outer electron cloud. It is established that positrons lose energy through Bremsstrahlung and ionization, ultimately annihilating with electrons, which suggests minimal impact on neighboring nuclei. The consensus indicates that the decay process primarily affects electron orbitals rather than the inner nucleus of adjacent isotopes.

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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.
 
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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