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<sup>131</sup>Xe, while radioactive, is a relatively safe breakdown product of <sup>131</sup>[[Iodine]]. | |||
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Xenon is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Xe.
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Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 54. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 131.293(6), and is typically found as a gas in its elemental form.
Xenon is considered to be a member of the "Noble gas" class of elements, has a boiling point of -108.12 °C , and a melting point of -111.79°C .
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131Xe, while radioactive, is a relatively safe breakdown product of 131Iodine.