Isotopes and the Natural Environment (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783030336547)

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

4.2 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)