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Title: U-Th isotopic measurements using secondary ion mass spectrometry

Conference · · Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs; (United States)
OSTI ID:6077099
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  1. Lamont-Doherty Geologic Observatory, Palisades, NY (United States)

A technique for Th isotopic analyses by SIMS (secondary ion mass spectrometry) has been developed using the Lamont Isolab 54. The high ionization efficiency afforded by SIMS, compared to thermal ionization (TIMS) permit analyses of [sup 230]Th/[sup 232]Th ratios at the 5% 2[sigma] level with 5 to 10 ng of total Th. Relative to TIMS and [alpha]-spectrometry, sample preparation times are markedly reduced, and contamination problems are minimized. The technique is being used to investigate the temporal evolution of young volcanoes, by obtaining U-Th mineral isochrons on individual lava flows, and U-Th fractionations in the sub-ridge mantle via the study of MORBs and young, near-ridge seamount basalts. Results of these topics will be presented and discussed at the meeting.

OSTI ID:
6077099
Report Number(s):
CONF-9304188-; CODEN: GAAPBC
Journal Information:
Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs; (United States), Vol. 25:4; Conference: 42. annual Geological Society of America (GSA) Southeastern Section meeting, Tallahassee, FL (United States), 1-2 Apr 1993; ISSN 0016-7592
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English