Published November 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Sectional power-law correction for the accurate determination of lutetium by isotope dilution multiple collector-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry

  • 1. State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074 (China)
  • 2. State Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics, Department of Geology, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069 (China)

Description

In this study, we employ a sectional power-law (SPL) correction that provides accurate and precise measurements of 176Lu/175Lu ratios in geological samples using multiple collector-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS). Three independent power laws were adopted based on the 176Lu/176Yb ratios of samples measured after chemical chromatography. Using isotope dilution (ID) techniques and the SPL correction method, the measured lutetium contents of United States Geological Survey rock standards (BHVO-1, BHVO-2, BCR-2, AGV-1, and G-2) agree well with the recommended values. Results obtained by conventional ICP-MS and INAA are generally higher than those obtained by ID-TIMS and ID-MC-ICP-MS; this discrepancy probably reflects oxide interference and inaccurate corrections.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sab.2009.09.006

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.sab.2009.09.006;
PII
S0584-8547(09)00318-8;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Spectrochimica Acta. Part B, Atomic Spectroscopy
Journal Volume
64
Journal Issue
11-12
Journal Page Range
p. 1228-1234
ISSN
0584-8547
CODEN
SAASBH

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