α decay chains from element 113

Theoretical estimates of α-decay half-lives of several nuclei in the decay from element 113 are presented. Calculations in a WKB framework using DDM3Y interaction and experimental Q-values are in good agreement with the experimental data. Half-life calculations are found to be quite sensitive to the Q-values and angular momentum transfers. Calculated decay lifetime decreases, owing to more penetrability as well as thinner barrier, as Q-value increases. Deviations to this predominant behavior observed in some recent experimental data may be attributed to nonzero spin-parities in some cases.