The Role of Carbon-14 in Aerospace Applications
The Role of Carbon-14 in Aerospace Applications
Author(s): Adelina MitevaSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, Developing nations
Published by: Институт за знание, наука и иновации ЕООД
Keywords: carbon-14 (14C); aerospace applications; isotopic tracing; radioisotopes; aerospace materials; 14C measurement; material degradation; radiometric techniques
Summary/Abstract: Carbon-14 (14C) is a radioactive isotope with promising applications in aerospace, particularly in material science, emissions monitoring, and environmental studies. This study examines 14C's beta decay properties and isotopic tracing potential, alongside methods like liquid scintillation counting and accelerator mass spectrometry for its measurement and use in aerospace systems. Case studies demonstrate 14C's role in monitoring material degradation, sustainable aviation fuels, and spacecraft structural health diagnostics, highlighting its precision and isotopic capabilities, but noting challenges like cost and availability. The paper emphasizes 14C's potential in next-generation materials and sustainable technologies, advocating for more interdisciplinary research to maximize its impact
Journal: Сборник доклади от научна конференция „Знание, наука, иновации, технологии”
- Issue Year: 1/2024
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 1326-1335
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
