Definition:Dalton (Unit)/Also known as

Dalton: Also known as

The dalton is also known as:

• the atomic mass unit
• the unified atomic mass unit
• the atomic mass constant.

Symbol: Atomic Mass Unit

$\mathrm {amu}$ or $\mathrm {AMU}$

The symbol for the atomic mass unit is $\mathrm {amu}$ or $\mathrm {AMU}$.

The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {amu}\) is \mathrm {amu} .

The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm {AMU}\) is \mathrm {AMU} .

Symbol: Unified Atomic Mass Unit

$\mathrm u$

The symbol for the unified atomic mass unit is $\mathrm u$.

The $\LaTeX$ code for \(\mathrm u\) is \mathrm u .

Symbol: Atomic Mass Constant

$m_{\mathrm u}$

The symbol for the atomic mass constant is $m_{\mathrm u}$.

The $\LaTeX$ code for \(m_{\mathrm u}\) is m_{\mathrm u} .

Sources

• 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of Mathematical Functions ... (previous) ... (next): $2$. Physical Constants and Conversion Factors: Table $2.3$ Adjusted Values of Constants