What is the origin of Cerium 133 and Dysprosium 151?

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The discussion revolves around the origins of the isotopes Cerium-133 and Dysprosium-151, focusing on whether they occur naturally or require artificial production methods. The scope includes theoretical considerations and potential manufacturing processes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that neither Cerium-133 nor Dysprosium-151 occurs naturally and may need to be manufactured in accelerators or extracted from fission products.
  • One participant references a resource for displaying decay chains, implying a connection to the isotopes' origins.
  • Another participant provides a cryptic response, indicating a lack of clarity in the original question posed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the origins of the isotopes, with some participants asserting they do not occur in nature while others express uncertainty or provide vague responses.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully clarified the definitions of "occurring in nature" versus "manufactured," leaving some assumptions unaddressed.

Shaimaa Hassan
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What is your question exactly? I don't think either of these isotopes occur in nature, so they probably need to be manufactured in accelerators or extracted from fission products. This site is pretty useful for displaying decay chains.
 
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