To: Phsstpok
Ah, folks; every atom of every element with an atomic number greater than that of iron (56Fe26) is nova or supernova debris. The creation of any atom larger than iron consumes rather than releases energy, and is thus not created during normal stellar fusion.
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11/24/2004 1:57:26 PM PST by
RonF
To: RonF
Ah, folks; every atom of every element with an atomic number greater than that of iron (56Fe26) is nova or supernova debris. The curve of binding energy. :-)
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