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Specific Activity is defined as the concentration of the radioactivity or the relationship between the mass of radioactive material and the activity. Check FAQs
As=λ[Avaga-no]M
As - Specific Activity?λ - Activity?M - Atomic Weight of Nuclide?[Avaga-no] - Avogadro’s number?

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3.2E+42Edit=0.0011Edit6E+23125Edit
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Specific Activity of Isotope Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
As=λ[Avaga-no]M
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
As=0.0011s⁻¹[Avaga-no]125u
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
As=0.0011s⁻¹6E+23125u
Next Step Convert Units
As=0.0011Bq6E+232.1E-25kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
As=0.00116E+232.1E-25
Next Step Evaluate
As=3.19142160376838E+45Bq/kg
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
As=3.19142160376838E+42Bq/g
LAST Step Rounding Answer
As=3.2E+42Bq/g

Specific Activity of Isotope Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Specific Activity
Specific Activity is defined as the concentration of the radioactivity or the relationship between the mass of radioactive material and the activity.
Symbol: As
Measurement: Specific ActivityUnit: Bq/g
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Activity
Activity of Radioactive Substance is the Number of atoms disintegrated in unit time. It is also called as the rate of disintegration.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: RadioactivityUnit: s⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Atomic Weight of Nuclide
Atomic Weight of Nuclide is defined as the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an isotope of the nuclide.
Symbol: M
Measurement: WeightUnit: u
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Avogadro’s number
Avogadro’s number represents the number of entities (atoms, molecules, ions, etc.) in one mole of a substance.
Symbol: [Avaga-no]
Value: 6.02214076E+23

Other Formulas to find Specific Activity

​Go Specific Activity using Half Life
As=0.693[Avaga-no]T1/2M

Other formulas in Nuclear Chemistry category

​Go Binding Energy Per Nucleon
B.E per nucleon=∆m931.5A
​Go Mean Life Time
ζ=1.446T1/2
​Go Packing Fraction
PF=∆mA
​Go Packing Fraction (In Isotopic mass)
PFisotope=(Aisotope-A)(104)A

How to Evaluate Specific Activity of Isotope?

Specific Activity of Isotope evaluator uses Specific Activity = (Activity*[Avaga-no])/Atomic Weight of Nuclide to evaluate the Specific Activity, Specific Activity of Isotope is defined as the concentration of radioactivity or the relationship between the mass of radioactive material and the activity. Specific Activity is denoted by As symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Activity of Isotope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Activity of Isotope, enter Activity (λ) & Atomic Weight of Nuclide (M) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Activity of Isotope

What is the formula to find Specific Activity of Isotope?
The formula of Specific Activity of Isotope is expressed as Specific Activity = (Activity*[Avaga-no])/Atomic Weight of Nuclide. Here is an example- 3.2E+39 = (0.0011*[Avaga-no])/2.07567525023271E-25.
How to calculate Specific Activity of Isotope?
With Activity (λ) & Atomic Weight of Nuclide (M) we can find Specific Activity of Isotope using the formula - Specific Activity = (Activity*[Avaga-no])/Atomic Weight of Nuclide. This formula also uses Avogadro’s number constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Specific Activity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Specific Activity-
  • Specific Activity=(0.693*[Avaga-no])/(Radioactive Half Life*Atomic Weight of Nuclide)OpenImg
Can the Specific Activity of Isotope be negative?
Yes, the Specific Activity of Isotope, measured in Specific Activity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Specific Activity of Isotope?
Specific Activity of Isotope is usually measured using the Becquerel per Gram[Bq/g] for Specific Activity. Becquerel per Kilogram[Bq/g] are the few other units in which Specific Activity of Isotope can be measured.
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