Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Feb 1953
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Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, vol. 3, Issue 2-3, pp.53-92
Mathematics
Logic
114
Scientific paper
Several hundred samples of carbon from various geologic sources have been analyzed in a new survey of the variation of the ratio C 13 /C 12 in nature. Mass spectrometric determinations were made on the instruments developed by H. C. and his co-workers utilizing two complete feed systems with magnetic switching to determine small differences in isotope ratios between samples and a standard gas. With this procedure variations of the ratio C 13 /C 12 can be determined with an accuracy of ±0.01% of the ratio. The results confirm previous work with a few exceptions. The range of variation in the ratio is 4.5%. Terrestrial organic carbon and carbonate rocks constitute two well defined groups, the carbonates being richer in C 13 by some 2%. Marine organic carbon lies in a range intermediate between these groups. Atmospheric CO 2 is richer in C 13 than was formerly believed. Fossil wood, coal and limestones show no correlation of C 13 /C 12 ratio with age. If petroleum is of marine organic origin a considerable change in isotopic composition has probably occurred. Such a change seems to have occurred in carbon from black shales and carbonaceous schists. Samples of graphites, diamonds, igneous rocks and gases from Yellowstone Park have been analyzed. The origin of graphite cannot be determined from C 13 /C 12 ratios. The terrestrial distribution of carbon isotopes between igneous rocks and sediments is discussed with reference to the available meteoritic determinations. Isotopic fractionation between iron carbide and graphite in meteorites may indicate the mechanism by which early fractionation between deep seated and surface terrestrial carbon may have occurred.
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