The discussion revolves around the binding energy of iron nuclei compared to other elements, particularly nickel, and the implications of these energies in relation to the mass-energy equivalence principle (E=mc²). The scope includes theoretical considerations of nuclear chemistry and binding energy concepts.
Participants express differing views on the relationship between binding energy and nuclear mass, with some agreeing on the properties of iron while others remain uncertain about comparisons with nickel. The discussion about E=mc² also reveals a lack of consensus on the implications of binding energy.
Participants acknowledge the need for specific numerical values to support claims about binding energy comparisons, indicating that the discussion relies on assumptions about nuclear properties that may not be fully resolved.
This discussion may be of interest to those studying nuclear chemistry, physics students exploring binding energy concepts, or anyone curious about the implications of mass-energy equivalence in nuclear reactions.
Per nucleon, yes.+Minkie+ said:
The total binding energy increases with the nuclear mass, but the binding energy per nucleon hits a maximum at Fe.
It's possible, but I don't know the actual numbers.+Minkie+ said:
No, it would not. The binding energy is not the same as the rest energy of the nucleus. The binding energy is related to the mass defect, not the total nuclear mass. The greater the mass defect, the greater the total binding energy.+Minkie+ said:
Imagine proving Einstein wrong