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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical elements > nuclides > radionuclides > carbon radioisotopes
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical elements > isotopes > carbon isotopes > carbon radioisotopes
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical elements > nonmetallic elements > carbon > carbon isotopes > carbon radioisotopes
Preferred Term:

carbon radioisotopes

Definition:
Unstable isotopes of carbon that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. C atoms with atomic weights 10, 11, and 14-16 are radioactive carbon isotopes.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
radionuclides, carbon isotopes
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • radiocarbon
  • radioactive carbon isotopes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/323723
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