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a |
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Air reference material used for the best measurement. |
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b |
Tank hydrogen has reported 2H mole fractions as low as 0.000032. |
c |
Materials depleted in 6Li and 235U are commercial
sources of laboratory shelf reagents. In the case of Li, such samples are known
to have 6Li mole fractions in the range of
0.02007 - 0.07672, with natural materials at the higher
end of this range. In the case of U, the 235U mole fractions are reported to range from 0.0021 to 0.007207, far removed from the natural value. |
d |
The Commission on Atomic Weights and Isotopic Abundances recommends
that a value of 272 be employed for 14N/15N of N2
in air for the calculation of 15N mole fractions from measured
δ15N values. |
e |
The original data for Sn were adjusted to account for possible errors due to 115In contamination, and an error in the 114Sn abundance. |
f |
The abundance of this radiogenic isotope may vary substantially. |
g |
Geological specimens are known in which the element has an isotopic composition outside the limits for normal material. The difference between the atomic weight of the element in such specimens and that given in the table may exceed the stated uncertainty. |
h |
An electron multiplier was used for the Te measurements and the measured abundances were adjusted by using a ''square root of the masses'' correction
factor. |
i |
Commercially available Li materials have atomic weights that range between
6.939 and 6.996; if a more accurate value is required, it must be determined
for the specific material.
Note: The range given in Atomic Weights of the Elements 1995 was 6.94 to 6.99. |
m |
Modified isotopic compositions may be found in commercially available material because it has been subject to an undisclosed or inadvertant isotopic fractionation. Substantial deviations in atomic weight of the element from that given in the table can occur. |
r |
Range in isotopic composition of normal terrestrial material prevents a more precise value being given; the tabulated value should be applicable to any normal material. |
w |
Fresh water reference material used for the best measurement. |