Phenomena and Processes

Heavy Ions

Positively-charged atomic nuclei that have been stripped of their electrons. These particles have one or more units of electric charge and a mass exceeding that of the Helium-4 nucleus (alpha particle).

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Positively-charged atomic nuclei that have been stripped of their electrons. These particles have one or more units of electric charge and a mass exceeding that of the Helium-4 nucleus (alpha particle).

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Ions, Heavy
  • Heavy Ion
  • Ion, Heavy

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Aspects Covered

3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, history.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific element if pertinent

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History Note

1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Protons (1977-1998)

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Tree Number

  1. G01w.249w.467

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Heavy Ions. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020450. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020450
  2. Heavy Ions. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1411526