Decay Chain Calculator
Calculate daughter nuclide activity buildup and decay from parent decay using the Bateman equation.
Inputs
Bq
Results
Daughter Activity
795,310.04 Bq
Total Activity
1,589,010.57 Bq
Parent Activity Remaining793,700.53 Bq
Daughter/Parent Ratio1
Equilibrium Type2
Time of Max Daughter Activity9.91
Max Daughter Activity795,329.54 Bq
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Initial Parent Activity, Parent Half-Life, and Daughter Half-Life.
- Set Elapsed Time and Time Unit.
- Review Daughter Activity (Bq) and Total Activity (Bq).
- Use Parent Activity Remaining (Bq) and Daughter/Parent Ratio to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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