Stable Isotopes
http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/geol423/topic_6.htm

Scott Wood, University of Idaho


This site features a lecture about isotope fractionation from a geochemistry course offered by Dr. Scott Wood at the University of Idaho. Topics include isotopic fractionation and the fundamental reasons for its occurrence, the notation used in measuring and reporting stable isotope fractionation, isotopic variations of meteoric waters with respect to latitude and altitude, the use of oxygen and hydrogen isotopes as tracers of the origin of waters, the use of stable isotopes as geothermometers, and an investigation of the effects of biological processes on sulfur isotope fractionation. Diagrams accompany the lecture text, and the site also provides one homework problem set.

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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Geochemistry:Geochemical Analysis, Stable Isotopes
Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Activities:Problem Set, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Geochemistry Applications: Environmental Geochemistry, Atmospheric Geochemistry
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geochemistry