What are the Challenges Associated with Using Tracers?
While tracers are powerful tools, their use comes with challenges:
Safety and Regulatory Issues: Especially for radioactive tracers, there are stringent regulations regarding their use, storage, and disposal. Analytical Complexity: Detecting and quantifying tracers, particularly stable isotopes, require advanced equipment and expertise. Potential Interference: Tracers may alter the behavior of the substances they are used to study, potentially skewing results.
