Looking at the chart of the nuclides, As has only one stable isotope [75As;
abundance = 100%]. All the others are short-lived [<100 days], so the
prospect is pretty grim. Hope this helps.
>Hello!
>Is it possible to distinguish sources of arsenic using isotopes?
>Thanks!
>Julie
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