In The World Of Isotopes by V. Mezentsev

A little book describing basics of isotopes and their applications in various fields.

Translated from the Russian by George Yankovsky

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Contents

1. On the Threshold of a New Era 5
2. “Factories of Radioisotopes” 7
3. “Radioeyes” 12
4. Radioisotopes and Geological Prospecting 20
5. Tracer Atoms in Industry 22
6. Tracer Atoms in Chemistry 25
7. The Geological Clock 27
8. A Pocket Electric Station 32
9. The Atom in Agriculture 33
10. The Atom in Medicine 45

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