How Much Energy Would it Take to Decay Thallium into Gold?

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The discussion centers around the energy required for thallium to decay into gold, highlighting that not all thallium isotopes can undergo this transformation. It emphasizes the necessity of a specific thallium isotope for the decay process to occur. Additionally, the conversation touches on the possibility of inducing decay through irradiation, although it remains uncertain if this method is applicable to thallium. Participants express a supportive attitude towards learning about radioactive decay, acknowledging that misunderstandings are a natural part of the learning process.
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I'm sorry if this question has been posted before, but how much energy would it take for thallium to decay into gold? I know it would cost more to decay thallium into gold than the gold is actually worth, but I'm just curious.
 
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You can't make something decay the way you want it. Just because you have some thallium doesn't mean it will decay into gold. For that you need a particular thallium isotope. Sometimes you can force decay irradiating starting material, no idea if it will work for Tl.
 
Ahh I see. Sorry I'm just starting to learn about decay so I guess I don't understand it very well. Thanks
 
Nothing wrong with wanting to learn and misunderstanding something on your way up :smile:
 

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