Using carbon-14 in catalysis provides several benefits:
Sensitivity: The radioactive nature of carbon-14 allows for the detection of very small amounts of material, making it possible to study reactions that occur at low concentrations. Specificity: By labeling specific atoms within a molecule, researchers can obtain detailed information about which bonds are broken and formed during a reaction. Quantitative Analysis: The decay of carbon-14 can be measured accurately, allowing for precise quantification of reaction rates and product distributions.
