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average binding energy per nucleon as a function of the mass number A scientific graph plots average nuclear binding energy per nucleon (in MeV) against atomic mass number, showing a sharp rise at low mass numbers, peaking near iron (Fe), then gradually declining for heavier elements. Key isotopes are labeled along the curve.

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Add new Web site: Iowa State University - Center for Nondestructive Evaluation - Atomic Number and Mass Numbers. Mar 24, 2023
Added new Web site: Access Science - Mass Number. Feb 06, 2007
Added new Web site: Nondestructive Testing Resouce Center - Atomic Number and Mass Numbers. Feb 06, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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