Binding Energy Per Nucleon Calculator

Calculate Binding Energy Per Nucleon



Formula

The formula to calculate the Binding Energy Per Nucleon (BE) is:

\[ BE = \frac{\Delta m \times c^2}{A} \]

Where:

What is Binding Energy Per Nucleon?

Binding energy per nucleon is the energy required to split a nucleus into individual protons and neutrons. It is a measure of the stability of a nucleus; the higher the binding energy per nucleon, the more stable the nucleus. This concept is crucial in nuclear physics and helps explain phenomena such as nuclear fission and fusion.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Using the formula to calculate the Binding Energy Per Nucleon:

\[ BE = \frac{0.1 \times 931.494}{10} = 9.31 \text{ MeV} \]

This means that the binding energy per nucleon for this example is 9.31 MeV.