Enhancing Laser Ablation ICP-MS using Sector Field Technology
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• Multi-Element Analysis Introduction Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) has developed over recent years to become a sophisticated tool for the multielemental and isotope ratio analysis of solid samples. Besides a true multi-elemental capability, independent of matrix, the major requirements for most geological laser applications in ICP-MS are the highest sensitivity and scan speed. Such demanding analytical pre-requisites often require the most sophisticated instrumentation, such as Thermo Electron’s Finnigan ELEMENT 2. This Application Report describes a variety of LAICP-MS applications from different scientists to provide a brief summary of the technique in their particular fields of interest. The contributions included are: • Pb geochronology in zircons (M. Tiepolo et al.) • Re and Os concentration measurements in molybdenite (I. Rodushkin et al.) • High mass resolution for non-matrix dependent laser ablation analysis, the isotopic analysis of Pleistocene human remains and the multi-element analysis of fluid inclusions by LA-ICP-MS, (Ch. Latkoczy et al.).
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