Linked from

The 17 pages that link to Carbon-12, each with the reason it gives.

• Molar massRelated: Its mass anchors the unified atomic mass unit used in atomic-mass conventions.

• MoleRelated: The former mole definition tied its amount to the mass of carbon-12.

• CNO cycleRelated: It captures the first proton in the main CNO-I cycle.

• Relative atomic massRelated: Its stipulated mass sets the reference for relative atomic mass.

• Atomic weightRelated: Its mass defines the modern atomic-mass reference standard.

• Atomic mass unitRelated: Its atomic mass defines the atomic mass unit by convention.

• Helium burningRelated: It is the main product of the triple-alpha process and a starting point for oxygen production.

• Standard atomic weightRelated: Its mass provides the reference that defines relative atomic mass.

• Carbon burningRelated: Its nuclei collide and fuse during this stage of stellar evolution.