Neutrons

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Subatomic particle
gptkbp:antiparticle gptkb:Antineutron
gptkbp:betaDecayEquation n → p + e⁻ + ν̄ₑ
gptkbp:bindingEnergy Varies by nucleus
gptkbp:category gptkb:Nucleon
Fermion
Baryon
gptkbp:chargeRadius ~−0.1161 fm
gptkbp:composition gptkb:Quarks
gptkbp:contentType 1 up quark, 2 down quarks
gptkbp:decaysTo gptkb:Electron
gptkb:Proton
neutrino
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:James_Chadwick
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1932
gptkbp:electricDipoleMoment < 2.9 × 10⁻²⁶ e·cm
gptkbp:firstDetectedBy gptkb:James_Chadwick
gptkbp:firstDetectedYear 1932
gptkbp:firstObserved gptkb:Cavendish_Laboratory
gptkbp:foundIn All atomic nuclei except hydrogen-1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Neutrons
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:Strong_nuclear_force
gptkb:Weak_nuclear_force
Gravity
No electromagnetic interaction
gptkbp:isNeutral Yes
gptkbp:isotopicEffect Determines isotope
gptkbp:isStableFree No
gptkbp:isStableInNucleus Yes
gptkbp:lifespan ~880 seconds (free neutron)
879.4 ± 0.6 s
gptkbp:location gptkb:Atomic_nucleus
gptkbp:magneticDipoleMoment −1.9130427 μN
gptkbp:magneticMoment −1.913 μN
gptkbp:mass 1.67492749804×10⁻²⁷ kg
gptkbp:massNumber 1
gptkbp:meanSquareChargeRadius −0.1161(22) fm²
gptkbp:mode Beta decay
gptkbp:neutronStar Composed primarily of neutrons
gptkbp:range 0
gptkbp:restEnergy 939.565 MeV
gptkbp:role Stabilizes atomic nuclei
gptkbp:spin 1/2
gptkbp:symbol n
n⁰
gptkbp:symbolInEquations n
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Neutron_activation_analysis
gptkb:Neutron_scattering_experiments
Nuclear reactors
Nuclear weapons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electromagnetic_Calorimeter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5