From the binding energy per nucleon (B.E./A) vs atomic number (Z) we know that Iron (Fe) is most stable nuclei in the nature. Here comes the question that if nature has found the stable nuclei then why does it has nuclei in higher mass region?
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1$\begingroup$ Does this answer your question? Why do elements on the Binding Energy per Nuclear Molecule after Iron (most stable) even form? $\endgroup$– ThorondorCommented Aug 12, 2020 at 7:51
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$\begingroup$ Actually, depending on how you calculate it, nickel-62 beats iron-56; see physics.stackexchange.com/a/15951/123208 for details. $\endgroup$– PM 2RingCommented Aug 12, 2020 at 8:02
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$\begingroup$ Please let us know if the answer linked by Thorondor is sufficient, or if you need a more in-depth answer. $\endgroup$– PM 2RingCommented Aug 12, 2020 at 8:20
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