In situ Sr-isotope analysis of carbonates by LA-MC-ICP-MS: interference corrections, high spatial resolution and an example from otolith studies

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Woodhead ◽  
Stephen Swearer ◽  
Janet Hergt ◽  
Roland Maas
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
High Spatial Resolution ◽  
Isotope Analysis ◽  
Sr Isotope ◽  
Icp Ms

High spatial resolution in situ U–Pb dating using laser ablation multiple ion counting inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-MIC-ICP-MS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 975-986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lie-Wen Xie ◽  
Jin-Hui Yang ◽  
Qing-Zhu Yin ◽  
Yue-Heng Yang ◽  
Jing-Bo Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
High Spatial Resolution ◽  
Zircon Age ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Rapid Measurement ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

A new LA-MIC-ICP-MS analytical technique has been developed for the rapid measurement of 206Pb/238U zircon age (<1%, 2s) at a high spatial resolution. We show that this technique can be routinely employed to date U–Pb in small and/or complex zircons, providing a powerful tool for geochronology.

scholarly journals Using 87Sr/86Sr LA-MC-ICP-MS Transects within Modern and Ancient Calcite Crystals to Determine Fluid Flow Events in Deep Granite Fractures

Geosciences ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Drake ◽  
Ellen Kooijman ◽  
Melanie Kielman-Schmitt
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
High Spatial Resolution ◽  
Isotope Analysis ◽  
Growth Zone ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Radiometric Dating ◽  
Fracture Networks ◽  
Icp Ms

The strontium isotope signature (87Sr/86Sr) of calcite precipitated in rock fractures and faults is a frequently used tool to trace paleofluid flow. However, bedrock fracture networks, such as in Precambrian cratons, have often undergone multiple fracture reactivations resulting in complex sequences of fracture mineral infillings. This includes numerous discrete calcite crystal overgrowths. Conventional 87Sr/86Sr analysis of dissolved bulk samples of such crystals is not feasible as they will result in mixed signatures of several growth zonations. In addition, the zonations are too fine-grained for sub-sampling using micro-drilling. Here, we apply high spatial resolution 87Sr/86Sr spot analysis (80 µm) in transects through zoned calcite crystals in deep Paleoproterozoic granitoid fractures using laser ablation multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-MC-ICP-MS) to trace discrete signs of paleofluid flow events. We compare the outermost calcite growth zone with 87Sr/86Sr values of the present-day groundwater sampled in the same boreholes to distinguish potential modern precipitates. We then connect our results to previously reported radiometric dating and C and O isotope signatures to understand the temporal history and physicochemical evolution of fluid flow within the fractures. Comparisons of modern calcite precipitated in a borehole over a period of 17 years with modern waters prove the concept of using 87Sr/86Sr as a marker for fluid origin in this environment and for how 87Sr/86Sr changed during marine water infiltration. Intermittent calcite precipitation over very long time spans is indicated in calcite of the currently open fractures, showing an evolution of 87Sr/86Sr from ~0.705–0.707—a population dated to ~1.43 billion years—to crystal overgrowth values at ~0.715–0.717 that overlap with the present-day groundwater values. This shows that high spatial resolution Sr isotope analysis of fine-scaled growth zonation within single calcite crystals is applicable for tracing episodic fluid flow in fracture networks.

Accuracy of laser-ablation (LA)-MC-ICPMS Sr isotope analysis of (bio)apatite – a problem reassessed

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 259-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Müller ◽  
Robert Anczkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Isotope Analysis ◽  
Sr Isotope ◽  
Plasma Laser ◽  
Interference Correction

Accurate in situ Sr isotope analysis of (bio)apatite via ‘robust-plasma’ laser-ablation MC-ICPMS with negligible 40Ca31P16O and reliable 87Rb interference correction.

Improved in-situ Determination of Sr Isotope Ratio in Silicate Samples Using LA-MC-ICP-MS and Its Wider Application for Fused Rock Powder

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lüyun Zhu ◽  
Ganglan Zhang ◽  
Yongsheng Liu ◽  
Jie Lin ◽  
Xirun Tong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Isotope Ratio ◽  
Sr Isotope ◽  
Rock Powder ◽  
Sr Isotope Ratio ◽  
Icp Ms
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