KATRI acquired accreditation from KOLAS in the sector related to biomass content (biocarbon content) tests (ASTM D 6866, CEN/TS 16137) for the first time in Korea.
The biomass (biocarbon) content will be analyzed by utilizing the principle that radioactive carbon isotopes exist only in the nature-originated materials.

Isotopes are the elements that have the same atomic number for their atoms but with a different configuration mass number.
They have an atomic nucleus with the same number of protons but with a different number of neutrons. Of the isotopes, the ones that do not have radioactive decay, in other words, do not generate radioactivity, are called stable isotopes.

Applicable for the analysis of stable isotopes

δ13C(13C/12C)

δ15N(15N/14N)

Applicable areas

Checking the natural properties of honey

Gas, petroleum, and natural minerals

Analysis of the place of origin of down and fur

Natural environment and earth science