Isotopes of Chromium
List of known isotopes of the element Chromium.
| Isotope | t½ | % | Spin/parity | Radius | Isotopic mass | Discovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42Cr | 13.3 ±10 ms | syn. | 0+ | — | 4.2·107 ±322 keV/c2 | 1996 |
| 43Cr | 21.2 ±7 ms | syn. | (3/2+) | — | 4.299·107 ±215 keV/c2 | 1992 |
| 44Cr | 42.8 ±6 ms | syn. | 0+ | — | 4.398·107 ±55 keV/c2 | 1987 |
| 45Cr | 60.9 ±4 ms | syn. | (7/2-) | — | 4.497·107 ±38 keV/c2 | 1974 |
| 46Cr | 0.26 ±6 s | syn. | 0+ | — | 4.596·107 ±12.29 keV/c2 | 1972 |
| 47Cr | 500 ±15 ms | syn. | 3/2- | — | 4.696·107 ±5.578 keV/c2 | 1972 |
| 48Cr | 21.56 ±3 h | syn. | 0+ | — | 4.795·107 ±7.848 keV/c2 | 1952 |
| 49Cr | 42.3 ±1 m | syn. | 5/2- | — | 4.895·107 ±2.363 keV/c2 | 1942 |
| 50Cr | 1.3·1018 a | 4.345 ±0.013 % | 0+ | 3.658 ±0.0065 fm | 4.994·107 ±0.1 keV/c2 | 1930 |
| 51Cr | 27.7 ±4 d | syn. | 7/2- | — | 5.094·107 ±0.178 keV/c2 | 1940 |
| 52Cr | stab. | 83.78 ±0.018 % | 0+ | 3.645 ±0.0042 fm | 5.194·107 ±0.12 keV/c2 | 1923 |
| 53Cr | stab. | 9.501 ±0.017 % | 3/2- | 3.651 ±0.0075 fm | 5.294·107 ±0.124 keV/c2 | 1930 |
| 54Cr | stab. | 2.365 ±0.007 % | 0+ | 3.688 ±0.0074 fm | 5.393·107 ±0.142 keV/c2 | 1930 |
| 55Cr | 3.497 ±3 m | syn. | 3/2- | — | 5.494·107 ±0.245 keV/c2 | 1952 |
| 56Cr | 5.94 ±10 m | syn. | 0+ | — | 5.594·107 ±0.62 keV/c2 | 1960 |
| 57Cr | 21.1 ±10 s | syn. | (3/2)- | — | 5.694·107 ±2 keV/c2 | 1978 |
| 58Cr | 7 ±3 s | syn. | 0+ | — | 5.794·107 ±3.2 keV/c2 | 1980 |
| 59Cr | 0.74 ±28 s | syn. | (1/2-) | — | 5.894·107 ±0.72 keV/c2 | 1980 |
| 60Cr | 0.49 ±1 s | syn. | 0+ | — | 5.994·107 ±1.2 keV/c2 | 1980 |
| 61Cr | 234 ±11 ms | syn. | (5/2-) | — | 6.095·107 ±2 keV/c2 | 1985 |
| 62Cr | 206 ±12 ms | syn. | 0+ | — | 6.195·107 ±3.7 keV/c2 | 1985 |
| 63Cr | 129 ±2 ms | syn. | 1/2- | — | 6.296·107 ±78 keV/c2 | 1992 |
| 64Cr | 42.9 ±10 ms | syn. | 0+ | — | 6.396·107 ±322 keV/c2 | 1992 |
| 65Cr | 27 ±3 ms | syn. | (1/2-) | — | 6.496·107 ±215 keV/c2 | 1997 |
| 66Cr | 24 ±2 ms | syn. | 0+ | — | 6.597·107 ±322 keV/c2 | 1997 |
| 67Cr | stab. | syn. | — | — | 6.697·107 ±429 keV/c2 | 1997 |
| 68Cr | 360 ns | syn. | 0+ | — | 6.798·107 ±537 keV/c2 | 2009 |
| 69Cr | 620 ns | syn. | — | — | 6.898·107 ±537 keV/c2 | 2013 |
| 70Cr | 620 ns | syn. | 0+ | — | 6.999·107 ±644 keV/c2 | 2013 |
42CrChromium-42
| Classification | z: 24; n: 18; m: 42 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 13.3 ±10 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay; electron capture + proton emission |
| Discovery | 1996 |
| Mass excess | 7,060 ±300 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,456 ±7 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 539 ±361 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 21,420 ±500 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 14,680 ±358.3 keV |
43CrChromium-43
| Classification | z: 24; n: 19; m: 43 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 21.2 ±7 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (3/2+) |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay; electron capture + proton emission; electron capture with two-proton emission |
| Discovery | 1992 |
| Mass excess | -1,970 ±200 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,680 ±5 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 1,639 ±280 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 17,100 ±361 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 15,940 ±204.5 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -19,340 ±447 keV |
44CrChromium-44
| Classification | z: 24; n: 20; m: 44 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 42.8 ±6 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay; electron capture + proton emission |
| Discovery | 1987 |
| Mass excess | -13,430 ±51.23 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,949 ±1.164 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 2,794 ±66.78 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 19,520 ±207 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 10,380 ±51.74 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -20,890 ±304 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -38,870 ±403 keV |
45CrChromium-45
| Classification | z: 24; n: 21; m: 45 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 60.9 ±4 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (7/2-) |
| Decay modes | β⁺ decay; β⁺ decay + proton emission |
| Discovery | 1974 |
| Mass excess | -19,520 ±35.39 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,087 ±0.7866 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 2,995 ±36.13 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 14,160 ±62.27 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 12,370 ±35.4 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -14,540 ±302 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -35,050 ±302 keV |
46CrChromium-46
| Classification | z: 24; n: 22; m: 46 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 0.26 ±6 s |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay |
| Discovery | 1972 |
| Mass excess | -29,480 ±11.45 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,303 ±0.249 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 4,874 ±11.48 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 18,020 ±37.2 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 7,604 ±11.45 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -17,060 ±87.38 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -32,570 ±300 keV |
47CrChromium-47
| Classification | z: 24; n: 23; m: 47 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 500 ±15 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 3/2- |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay |
| Discovery | 1972 |
| Mass excess | -34,570 ±5.197 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,407 ±0.1106 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 4,776 ±5.198 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 13,160 ±12.57 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 7,443 ±5.198 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -12,000 ±32.09 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -30,220 ±86.78 keV |
48CrChromium-48
| Classification | z: 24; n: 24; m: 48 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 21.56 ±3 h |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay |
| Discovery | 1952 |
| Mass excess | -42,830 ±7.311 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,572 ±0.1523 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 8,103 ±7.311 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 16,320 ±8.969 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 1,656 ±7.375 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -13,530 ±9.915 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -28,330 ±32.5 keV |
49CrChromium-49
| Classification | z: 24; n: 25; m: 49 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 42.3 ±1 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 5/2- |
| Decay modes | electron capture + β⁺ decay |
| Discovery | 1942 |
| Mass excess | -45,340 ±2.202 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,613 ±0.0449 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 8,143 ±2.404 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 10,580 ±7.634 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 2,629 ±2.351 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -7,713 ±0.2329 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -24,110 ±7.051 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | 0.476 ±0.003 μN |
50CrChromium-50
| Classification | z: 24; n: 26; m: 50 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 1.3·1018 a |
| Natural abundance | 4.345 ±0.013 % |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | double electron capture |
| Discovery | 1930 |
| Mass excess | -50,270 ±0.094 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,701 ±0.0019 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 9,588 ±0.8224 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 13,000 ±2.2 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -1,039 ±0.132 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -7,635 ±0.0672 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -20,720 ±2.212 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | 3.1 ±0.8 μN |
| Electric quadrupole moment | -0.36 ±0.07 b |
51CrChromium-51
| Classification | z: 24; n: 27; m: 51 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 27.7 ±4 d |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 7/2- |
| Decay modes | electron capture (EC) |
| Discovery | 1940 |
| Mass excess | -51,460 ±0.167 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,711 ±0.0033 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 9,516 ±0.151 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 9,260 ±0.1477 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | 752.3 ±0.19 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -3,208 ±0.3256 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -16,900 ±0.1623 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | -0.934 ±0.005 μN |
52CrChromium-52
| Classification | z: 24; n: 28; m: 52 |
|---|---|
| Half life | stable nuclide |
| Natural abundance | 83.78 ±0.018 % |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Discovery | 1923 |
| Mass excess | -55,420 ±0.112 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,775 ±0.0022 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 10,500 ±0.099 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 12,040 ±0.1697 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -3,977 ±0.194 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -4,709 ±0.0633 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -15,250 ±0.305 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | 2.4 ±0.4 μN |
| Electric quadrupole moment | -0.08 ±0.02 b |
53CrChromium-53
| Classification | z: 24; n: 29; m: 53 |
|---|---|
| Half life | stable nuclide |
| Natural abundance | 9.501 ±0.017 % |
| Spin/parity | 3/2- |
| Discovery | 1930 |
| Mass excess | -55,290 ±0.116 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,760 ±0.0022 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 11,130 ±0.1624 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 7,939 ±0.0966 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -3,436 ±3.105 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -597.3 ±0.343 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -12,650 ±0.1155 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | -0.4744 ±7·10-5 μN |
| Electric quadrupole moment | -0.15 ±0.05 b |
54CrChromium-54
| Classification | z: 24; n: 30; m: 54 |
|---|---|
| Half life | stable nuclide |
| Natural abundance | 2.365 ±0.007 % |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Discovery | 1930 |
| Mass excess | -56,940 ±0.132 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,777 ±0.0025 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 12,370 ±3.1 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 9,719 ±0.1013 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -7,038 ±11.18 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | -1,378 ±1.005 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -10,320 ±0.3498 keV |
| Magnetic dipole moment | 1.7 ±0.2 μN |
| Electric quadrupole moment | -0.21 ±0.08 b |
55CrChromium-55
| Classification | z: 24; n: 31; m: 55 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 3.497 ±3 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 3/2- |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1952 |
| Mass excess | -55,120 ±0.228 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,731 ±0.0042 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 12,500 ±11.18 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,246 ±0.1859 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -5,986 ±27.01 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 2,602 ±0.3219 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -7,624 ±1.022 keV |
56CrChromium-56
| Classification | z: 24; n: 32; m: 56 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 5.94 ±10 m |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1960 |
| Mass excess | -55,290 ±0.578 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,723 ±0.0103 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 13,440 ±27.01 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 8,246 ±0.6099 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -9,102 ±175.8 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 1,626 ±0.5524 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -5,644 ±0.5358 keV |
57CrChromium-57
| Classification | z: 24; n: 33; m: 57 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 21.1 ±10 s |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (3/2)- |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1978 |
| Mass excess | -52,530 ±1.863 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,663 ±0.0327 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 13,630 ±175.8 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 5,311 ±1.95 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -8,090 ±84.78 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 4,961 ±2.394 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -3,685 ±1.885 keV |
58CrChromium-58
| Classification | z: 24; n: 34; m: 58 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 7 ±3 s |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1980 |
| Mass excess | -52,000 ±2.981 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,643 ±0.0514 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 14,840 ±84.81 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 7,538 ±3.515 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -11,570 ±95.86 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 3,835 ±4.022 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -2,577 ±3.339 keV |
59CrChromium-59
| Classification | z: 24; n: 35; m: 59 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 0.74 ±28 s |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (1/2-) |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1980 |
| Mass excess | -48,120 ±0.671 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,568 ±0.0114 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 14,970 ±95.81 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 4,195 ±3.055 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -10,510 ±137.4 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 7,409 ±2.423 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | -359.7 ±2.783 keV |
60CrChromium-60
| Classification | z: 24; n: 36; m: 60 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 0.49 ±1 s |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission |
| Discovery | 1980 |
| Mass excess | -46,910 ±1.118 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,540 ±0.0186 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 16,580 ±137.4 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,863 ±1.303 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -13,830 ±181.9 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 6,059 ±2.583 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 545.5 ±2.583 keV |
61CrChromium-61
| Classification | z: 24; n: 37; m: 61 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 234 ±11 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (5/2-) |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission |
| Discovery | 1985 |
| Mass excess | -42,500 ±1.863 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,460 ±0.0305 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 16,690 ±181.9 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 3,659 ±2.172 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -12,320 ±234.9 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 9,245 ±2.982 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 2,400 ±2.982 keV |
62CrChromium-62
| Classification | z: 24; n: 38; m: 62 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 206 ±12 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission |
| Discovery | 1985 |
| Mass excess | -40,860 ±3.447 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,427 ±0.0556 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 17,960 ±234.9 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 6,427 ±3.917 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -15,640 ±264.3 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 7,671 ±7.394 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 2,818 ±4.159 keV |
63CrChromium-63
| Classification | z: 24; n: 39; m: 63 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 129 ±2 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 1/2- |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission |
| Discovery | 1992 |
| Mass excess | -36,180 ±72.65 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,347 ±1.153 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 18,250 ±274 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 3,397 ±72.73 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -14,440 ±347.6 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 10,700 ±72.75 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 4,274 ±72.95 keV |
64CrChromium-64
| Classification | z: 24; n: 40; m: 64 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 42.9 ±10 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission |
| Discovery | 1992 |
| Mass excess | -33,640 ±299.9 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,303 ±4.686 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 19,180 ±453.3 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 5,532 ±308.6 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -17,320 ±499.9 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 9,349 ±299.9 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 5,175 ±299.9 keV |
65CrChromium-65
| Classification | z: 24; n: 41; m: 65 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 27 ±3 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | (1/2-) |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1997 |
| Mass excess | -28,310 ±200 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,218 ±3 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 19,270 ±447 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 2,741 ±361 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -16,200 ±538.5 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 12,650 ±200 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 6,608 ±200 keV |
66CrChromium-66
| Classification | z: 24; n: 42; m: 66 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 24 ±2 ms |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay |
| Discovery | 1997 |
| Mass excess | -25,140 ±300 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,168 ±5 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 20,310 ±583 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 4,901 ±361 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -18,840 ±583 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 11,610 ±300 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 7,756 ±300 keV |
67CrChromium-67
| Classification | z: 24; n: 43; m: 67 |
|---|---|
| Half life | stable nuclide |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Discovery | 1997 |
| Mass excess | -19,270 ±400 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,079 ±6 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 20,250 ±640 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 2,201 ±500 keV |
| Q value for electron capture | -17,530 ±721.1 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 14,310 ±447 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 9,409 ±400 keV |
68CrChromium-68
| Classification | z: 24; n: 44; m: 68 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 360 ns |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission |
| Discovery | 2009 |
| Mass excess | -15,690 ±500 keV |
| Binding energy | 8,026 ±7 keV |
| Single-particle energy | 21,230 ±781 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 4,492 ±640 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 13,230 ±583 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 9,819 ±539 keV |
69CrChromium-69
| Classification | z: 24; n: 45; m: 69 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 620 ns |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission; β⁻ decay with two-neutron emission |
| Discovery | 2013 |
| Mass excess | -9,630 ±500 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,939 ±7 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 2,011 ±707 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 15,730 ±640 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 11,210 ±583 keV |
70CrChromium-70
| Classification | z: 24; n: 46; m: 70 |
|---|---|
| Half life | 620 ns |
| Natural abundance | synthetic nuclide |
| Spin/parity | 0+ |
| Decay modes | β⁻ decay; β⁻ decay with neutron emission; β⁻ decay with two-neutron emission |
| Discovery | 2013 |
| Mass excess | -5,640 ±600 keV |
| Binding energy | 7,884 ±9 keV |
| Neutron separation energy | 4,082 ±781 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy | 14,810 ±781 keV |
| β⁻ decay energy with neutron | 11,640 ±721 keV |