Carbon-14 Half-Life Calculator | Nuclear Decay Calculator
Calculate the decay rate and remaining quantity of Carbon-14 (¹⁴C). Half-life of 5730 years. Free online calculator for nuclear decay calculations.
Carbon-14 (¹⁴C)
Half-Life: 5730 years
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About Carbon-14
Most widely used radioisotope for dating organic materials. Essential in archaeology and paleontology.
Applications
- Archaeological dating
- Analysis of ancient artifacts
- Environmental studies
- Climate research
Decay Constants
λ = 0.000121
Decay constant in units of years⁻¹
τ = 8266.642584
Mean lifetime in years
Decay Formula
N(t) = N₀ × (1/2)^(t/5730)
Where:
N(t) = Quantity remaining at time t
N₀ = Initial quantity
t = Time in years
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About this Calculator
Calculate the decay rate and remaining quantity of Carbon-14 (¹⁴C). Half-life of 5730 years. Free online calculator for nuclear decay calculations.