Studies in the determination of lead isotope ratios by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
- 1 January 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in The Analyst
- Vol. 112 (11) , 1531-1540
- https://doi.org/10.1039/an9871201531
Abstract
The application of ICP-MS to the determination of lead isotope ratios in geological materials is described. Data presented for a series of lead mineral concentrates are compared with reference values obtained by conventional solid source thermal ionisation mass spectrometry. The simultaneous determination of lead isotope ratios and trace elements is carried out in a rapid analysis mode. The application of an electrothermal vaporisation technique for small solution aliquots is described. Lead isotope ratio data for the United States Geological Survey standard reference silicate rock BCR-1, obtained without separation of lead from the matrix, are compared with previously published values obtained after separation.Keywords
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