Simple, Real-Time Measurement of Stable Isotope Ratios in H2O and CO2
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Picarro WS-CRDS-based analyzers are the first instruments to combine simple, turnkey operation with sensitivity and precision better than or equal to the IRMS (isotope ratio mass spectrometer) systems traditionally used in stable isotope labs. This opens the door for widespread exploitation of stable isotope studies in fields such as carbon/water cycle research, GHG (greenhouse gas) monitoring, animal migration, and human metabolism.
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