Isotopes and the Natural Environment

By Paul Alexandre and Paul Alexandre

Book Overview

Preface

1. Introduction

2. Theory of isotopes

2.1 Nature and formation of isotopes

2.2 Principles of isotopes fractionation

2.3 Radiogenic disintegration

3. Analytical methodology

3.1 Mass spectrometry

3.2 Sample preparation

3.2 Data treatment and interpretation

4. Applications in the natural environment

4.1 The solid Earth: geology (stable isotopes and geological processes, geochronology and the evolution of the Earth)

4.2 The hydrosphere (stable isotopes and the water cycle)

4.3 The biosphere: biology and ecology (kinetic fractionation and living organisms; migration; the food web)

4.4 Atmosphere: climate (stable isotopes and climate changes)

4.5 Human health (diagnosis and study the human body)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030336549
• ISBN13: 9783030336547
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 97 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"