The nucleus of each atom contains protons and neutrons. While the number of protons defines the element (e.g., hydrogen, carbon, etc.) and the sum of the protons and neutrons gives the atomic mass, ...

Isotopic analysis primarily involves the separation of isotopes based on the significant differences in mass. The method is effective for identifying the isotopic signature within the inorganic and ...

Stable isotopes in teeth provide investigators with detailed records of where a person was living when they were formed. Unlike other tissues in the body, the isotopic composition of teeth never ...