Decay scheme

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002894",
  "term": "Decay scheme",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A graphical representation illustrating the sequence of nuclear transformations undergone by a radioactive nuclide. It depicts the parent nucleus, its decay products, and the associated energies and types of radiation emitted during the process. This scheme typically includes alpha, beta, and gamma emissions, along with their respective probabilities and energy levels.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "decay chain",
    "nuclear decay"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1539 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/decay-scheme/"
}