A comparison of lead-isotope measurements on exploration-type samples using inductively coupled plasma and thermal ionization mass spectrometry

Brian L. Gulson*, Allen L. Meier, Stanley E. Church, Karen J. Mizon

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Abstract

Thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TI-MS) has long been the method of choice for Pb-isotope determinations. More recently, however, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) has been used to determine Pb-isotope ratios for mineral exploration. The ICP-MS technique, although not as precise as TI-MS, may promote a wider application of Ph-isotope ratio methods because it allows individual isotopes to be determined more rapidly, generally without need for chemical separation (e.g., Smith et al., 1984; Hinners et al., 1987). To demonstrate the utility of the ICP-MS method, we have conducted a series of Pb-isotope measurements on several suites of samples using both TI-MS and ICP-MS.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)311-313
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Geochemical Exploration
Volume32
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

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