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Atomic weight versus atomic mass controversy

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5115105
A problem for the Atomic Weights Commission for the past decade has been the controversial battle over the names ''atomic weight'' and ''atomic mass''. The Commission has considered the arguments on both sides over the years and it appears that this meeting will see more of the same discussion taking place. In this paper, I review the situation and offer some alternatives.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
5115105
Report Number(s):
BNL-NCS-36952; CONF-8508138-5; ON: DE86001177
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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