[en] Trends of the past twenty years in geochemical investigation of trace elements are reflected in studies of the partial melting of mantle and also the differentiation of magma. Substantial improvements have been made in accuracy, sensitivity and convenience of trace elements analysis, mainly through improved techniques and equipment for neutron activation analysis. Models for genesis of the zonal arrangement in island arc volcanic rocks as products of partial melting and fractional crystallization have been developed. We also applied these results to discuss the tectonic development of island arcs. Dating of geological materials is on universal concern to earth scientists working on various problems. In many research situations the use of a combination of dating method and paleomagnetism or geochemistry provides the greatest tectonic results for crustal materials, such as rotation of microcontinent and cooling history of rock body. (author)