analysis — /euh nal euh sis/, n., pl. analyses / seez /. 1. the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements (opposed to synthesis). 2. this process as a method of studying the nature of something or of determining its… … Universalium
mass spectrometry — or mass spectroscopy Analytic technique by which chemical substances are identified by sorting gaseous ions by mass using electric and magnetic fields. A mass spectrometer uses electrical means to detect the sorted ions, while a mass spectrograph … Universalium
dating — I In geology and archaeology, the process of determining an object s or event s place within a chronological scheme. Scientists may use either relative dating, in which items are sequenced on the basis of stratigraphic clues (see stratigraphy) or … Universalium
Calcium — (pronEng|ˈkælsiəm) is the chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It has an atomic mass of 40.078. Calcium is a soft grey alkaline earth metal, and is the fifth most abundant element by mass in the Earth s crust. Calcium is also … Wikipedia
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry — ICP MS Instrument Acronym ICP MS Classification Mass spectrometry Analytes atomic and polyatomic species in plasma, with exceptions; usually inte … Wikipedia
Isotopes of calcium — Calcium (Ca) has four stable isotopes (40Ca and 42Ca through 44Ca), plus two more isotopes (46Ca and 48Ca) that have such long half lives that for all practical purposes they can be considered stable. It also has a cosmogenic isotope, radioactive … Wikipedia
ISOTOPES — Les atomes sont constitués d’un noyau autour duquel gravitent Z électrons. Le noyau atomique est lui même composé de Z protons portant chacun une charge positive unité et de N neutrons non chargés. Les masses du proton et du neutron étant… … Encyclopédie Universelle
RADIOÉLÉMENTS ET RAYONNEMENTS IONISANTS — Les radioéléments sont des isotopes dont les noyaux sont instables, car ils possèdent un trop plein d’énergie; ils s’en libèrent spontanément, tel un ressort qui se détend, en une ou en plusieurs étapes, pour revenir à un état plus stable, en… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Tritium — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tritium Calcio 1908 . Tritium (Hydrogène 3) table Général Nom, Symbole tritium … Wikipédia en Français
Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
Radioactive waste — 2007 ISO radioactivity danger logo, designed in part for long term radioactive waste depositories which might survive into a far future time in which all knowledge of the meaning of present common radiation danger symbols and signs has been lost… … Wikipedia