Isotope Ratio Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the isotope ratio (ISR) is:

\[ ISR = \frac{I}{RI} \]

Where:

\( ISR \) is the isotope ratio.
\( I \) is the quantity of the first isotope.
\( RI \) is the quantity of the reference isotope.

What is an Isotope Ratio?

An isotope ratio is the ratio of the quantity of one isotope to the quantity of a reference isotope. This ratio is used in various scientific fields, including geology, chemistry, and environmental science, to study processes and changes in natural systems.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Quantity of First Isotope (I): 50 units
Quantity of Reference Isotope (RI): 25 units

Using the formula to calculate the isotope ratio:

\[ ISR = \frac{50}{25} = 2 \]

This means that the isotope ratio for this example is 2.