Nuclear Q Value Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Nuclear Q Value (\(Q\)):

\[ Q = (mr - mp) \times 0.9315 \]

Where:

\(Q\) is the Nuclear Q Value (GeV)
\(mr\) is the sum of the reactants (amu)
\(mp\) is the product of the masses (amu)

What is Nuclear Q Value?

The Nuclear Q Value is a measure of the energy released or absorbed during a nuclear reaction. It is calculated by subtracting the product of the masses from the sum of the reactants and then multiplying by 0.9315.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Sum of Reactants (\(mr\)) = 10 amu
Product of Masses (\(mp\)) = 9 amu

Using the formula:

\[ Q = (10 - 9) \times 0.9315 = 0.9315 \text{ GeV} \]

The Nuclear Q Value is 0.9315 GeV.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Sum of Reactants (\(mr\)) = 15 amu
Product of Masses (\(mp\)) = 14 amu

Using the formula:

\[ Q = (15 - 14) \times 0.9315 = 0.9315 \text{ GeV} \]

The Nuclear Q Value is 0.9315 GeV.