Carbon-13 Carbon-13

Carbon-13 - Definition and Overview

Carbon-13 is a stable isotope of carbon. It makes up about 1.11% of all naturally-occurring carbon on earth.


Carbon-12 Isotopes of Carbon Carbon-14
Produced from:
Nitrogen-13
Boron-13
Decay chain Does not decay

Carbon 13 derived compounds are used in the determination of some metabolic processes in the human body. Although they are non-radioactive and therefore safer to use, a Mass Spectrometer is required for analysis.

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