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CHEMICAL GEOLOGY
卷 247, 期 1-2, 页码 100-118出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemgeo.2007.10.003
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zircon; Hf isotopes; U-Pb dating; trace elements; laser ablation; ICP-MS
We describe an in situ method for simultaneous measurement of U-Pb-Hf isotopes and trace element compositions of zircons using a quadrupole and multiple-collector inductively-coupled-plasma mass spectrometer (Q-ICP-MS and MC-ICP-MS, respectively) connected to a single excimer laser-ablation system. A laser-generated zircon aerosol was split behind the ablation cell into two transport tubes via a Y-shaped connector and simultaneously introduced into the two mass spectrometers. Hafnium isotopes were measured on the MC-ICP-MS instrument, while U-Pb ages and trace element compositions were determined using the Q-ICP-MS. The precision and accuracy of this method was evaluated using six well-known and widely used zircon standards (91500, Temora-2, GJ-1, Mud Tank, BR266 and Monastery). Analyses were carried out using spot sizes of 32, 44 and 60 mu m. For the 44 and 60 mu m spot, the resulting U-Pb ages, Hf isotopic and rare earth element (REE) compositions of these six zircons agree with recommended/reported values within 2 sigma error. The difference in relative standard deviations (RSD) of Pb-206/U-238 ages between split-flow measurements and those obtained separately on the Q-ICP-MS is within similar to 20% for 91500, Temora-2 and GJ-1, and similar to 60% for Mud Tank (due to its lower U and Pb concentrations). Our method provides a precise approach for determining the U-Pb age and the Hf isotopic and trace element compositions of zircon within a single ablation event. This is in particular important for analysis of zircons that are small or contain complicated zoning patterns. Finally, the REE composition of zircon BR266 is more homogeneous than other zircons and could be a suitable standard by which to benchmark new standards for microprobe analyses of zircons. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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