isotooppisesti

Isotooppisesti refers to the relative abundance of isotopes of a particular element within a sample. Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This difference in neutron number leads to variations in atomic mass. The isotopic composition of a sample can provide valuable information about its origin, formation history, and geological or biological processes it has undergone. For instance, the isotopic ratios of oxygen, hydrogen, or carbon in materials like water, ice, or organic matter are often used in fields such as paleoclimatology, hydrology, and forensic science. Analyzing these ratios allows scientists to trace the movement of substances, reconstruct past environmental conditions, and identify the provenance of samples. The term "isotooppisesti" is used to describe the specific isotopic signature or fingerprint of a substance.