Calcium-41 for Radiometric Dating
Recently, researchers have developed Atom-Trap Trace Analysis (ATTA), a groundbreaking solution that holds the potential to unlock the age of ancient objects.
Key Points
- About Calcium-41: It is a rare isotope with a half-life of 99,400 years, a crucial element for precise radiometric dating.
- Limited Application of Carbon-14: Radiometric dating has long been a powerful tool for estimating the age of organic materials, with carbon-14 being the go-to isotope for dating objects up to approximately 50,000 years old. However, the short half-life of carbon-14 limited its application to more ancient artifacts and geological samples.
- Rarity in Comparison: In 1979, scientists ....
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