Talk:Alpha process

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[edit] Contradiction

Alpha elements are Z >22: (C,O), Ne, Mg, Si, S, Ar, Ca, (Ti).

Neon is Z = 10. C is Z = 6. So what does "Alpha element" mean? I'll make a survey, so this statement can be replaced by something coherent. Said: Rursus ☻ 15:32, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

Preliminary survey:

N, O, Mg, Ca, Na, Ne, S, Si, Ti (Z ≤ 22) - alpha elements,

Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn (Z > 22) - Fe-peak elements.

Said: Rursus ☻ 15:52, 21 November 2007 (UTC)