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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have issued our report dated June 26, 2000, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements of Isonics Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company")
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended April
30, 2000. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in
the Company's Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-74339) and
Form S-4 (File No. 333-37696).
GRANT THORNTON LLP
San Jose, California
June 26, 2000
