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[Connor @CStockley_wits]

Natural decay of Pu-238 generates lots of heat which can be harnessed and converted into electricity using a thermocouple. Interestingly, these RP systems are being used on space expeditions due to the ability to withstand harsh conditions.
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[Connor @CStockley_wits]

Analysis of the proportions of light to heavy Helium (3He VS 4He) can be utilized to determine the presence of uranium ore deposits in the earth. This could be beneficial in locating raw material for nuclear energy generation.
#geochemchat
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[Connor @CStockley_wits]

Dendroclimatology is the use of tree rings to reconstruct climate records. The width of the rings, density of the wood and changes in wood chemistry all give valuable insight into past climate changes.
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[Connor @CStockley_wits]

Check out this interesting article on how applications of stable isotope analysis can give enhanced insight into ancient societies.
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[Connor @CStockley_wits]

The use of Nitrogen-15 and Phosphorus-32 in fertilizer can aid in determining the extent to which the fertilizer is taken in by plants. This is important in minimizing pollution caused by excess fertilizer.
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[Connor @CStockley_wits]

Check out this study which investigated the use of bioavailable strontium and lead as dietary tracers in southwestern South Africa as a means to extend our knowledge of landscape usage in coastal-marine environments
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https://t.co/oQNRVwDuj6

[Connor @CStockley_wits]

Radiocarbon dating can be used to determine when an earthquake occurred, however inaccuracies can arise. Check out this article on improving the dating of earthquakes through the use of tree rings and radiocarbon dating.
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https://t.co/yZRbm8YP1W

[Connor @CStockley_wits]

@Witsgeochem @_Bubbles0509 C14 steadily decays to the more stable C12 over time, and the ratio of C14 to C12 in a carbon-based sample gives an indication of the age of the sample. Hence C12 is essential for carbon-dating applications such as determining the age of carbon-based fossils. #geochemchat

[Connor @CStockley_wits]

The rate of ice deformation is described by Glens flow law which indicates the rate of deformation is proportional to stress raised to n. This article shows that n can equal 4 instead of 3 leading to more accurate glacier melting predictions.#geochemchat https://t.co/P3drFg5pCE