Common Examples
Some common radioisotopes that decay by electron capture include:
| Radioisotope | Half-life |
|---|---|
| 7Be | 53.28 d |
| 37Ar | 35.0 d |
| 41Ca | 1.03E5 yr |
| 44Ti | 52 yr |
| 49V | 337 d |
| 51Cr | 27.7 d |
| 53Mn | 3.7E6 yr |
| 55Fe | 2.6 yr |
| 57Co | 271.8 d |
| 56Ni | 6.10 d |
| 67Ga | 3.260 d |
| 68Ge | 270.8 d |
| 72Se | 8.5 d |
For a full list, see the table of nuclides.
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