Nuclide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008148",
  "term": "Nuclide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An atom characterized by the specific number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus, and by its nuclear energy state. Each nuclide is uniquely defined by its atomic number (Z), mass number (A), and often its metastable state. For example, carbon-12 and carbon-14 are distinct nuclides of the element carbon.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "atomic number",
    "mass number"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 233 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1547 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2522 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)",
    "Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 35"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nuclide/"
}