After reading this article you will learn about the use of isotopic methods in soil science. Isotopic method can be used for the kinetics of movement of availability of nutrient ions in soils. In addition, this method is also used for the estimation of ions present in the soil solution, soil complex material and the rate at which exchange process [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Radioactivity 2. Derivation of Radioactivity 3. Units 4. Measurement. Meaning of Radioactivity: Radioactivity is a phenomenon in which nuclei of certain elements undergo spontaneous disintegration with emission of anα or β particles and the formation or synthesis of the nucleus of a new element. Half-Life Period: The time required [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Isotopes 2. Basic Concepts of Isotopes 3. Atomic Structure 4. Nucleus 5. Applications in Agriculture. Meaning of Isotopes: Isotopes are atoms of the same element whose nuclei contain the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons i.e. the isotopes of the same element having the same atomic [...]