Nuclear disintegration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008096",
  "term": "Nuclear disintegration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process where an unstable atomic nucleus spontaneously breaks down, emitting particles or electromagnetic radiation to achieve a more stable configuration. This phenomenon is also known as radioactive decay. It results in the transformation of one nuclide into another, often accompanied by the release of energy.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "nuclear decay"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1540 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nuclear-disintegration/"
}