What Does AMU Stand For?
AMU stands for Atomic Mass Unit
AMU, or Atomic Mass Unit, is a standard unit of measurement used to express the mass of atomic and subatomic particles. Defined as one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom, it provides a convenient way to quantify atomic mass on a relative scale. The AMU facilitates comparisons of the masses of different elements and isotopes, playing a crucial role in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and molecular biology.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym