The Ecosystem Ontology

Last uploaded: September 23, 2019
Id http://purl.dataone.org/odo/ECSO_00001142
http://purl.dataone.org/odo/ECSO_00001142
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Carbon Stable Isotope Ratio

Definitions
An isotopic signature is a ratio of non-radiogenic 'stable isotopes', stable radiogenic isotopes, or unstable radioactive isotopes of particular elements in an investigated material. The ratios of isotopes in a sample material are measured by isotope ratio mass spectrometry. The atomic mass of different isotopes affect their chemical kinetic behavior, leading to natural isotope separation processes. For example, different sources and sinks of methane have different affinity for the 12C and 13C isotopes, which allows distinguishing between different sources by the 13C/12C ratio in methane in the air.
Synonyms
Carbon SI Ratio
Carbon Isotope Ratio
Carbon Stable Isotope Ratio
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