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In an artifact, carbon-12 remains stable over time, as it is a non-radioactive isotope of carbon. Unlike carbon-14, which decays over time and is used for radiocarbon dating, carbon-12 does not change and can be used to establish the carbon composition of organic materials. When analyzing artifacts, the ratio of carbon isotopes, including carbon-12 and carbon-14, can provide insights into the age and environmental conditions surrounding the artifact.

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