U–Pb zircon dating by laser ablation-MC-ICP-MS using a new
2008/03/05 15:06
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This study reports U–Pb geochronological data for zircon obtained by laser ablation-multi-collector-ICP-MS
using a new collector block design that includes three ion counters and twelve Faraday buckets. The
collector configuration allows for simultaneous detection of ion signals from mass 238U to 203Tl, an
important factor for the achievement of highly precise and reproducible Pb–Pb and Pb–U ratios. The main
advantage of the multiple ion counting system is the capability to readily measure low Pb ion signals
(o1 106 counts per second) resulting from single spot analyses of r40 microns (and corresponding small
sample volumes). The latter is an extremely important feature when deciphering multiple domains in
complexly zoned zircon populations. A comparative study was conducted between analytical protocols
involving non-Tl- and Tl-doped laser ablation runs with regards to evaluating the external reproducibility
(i.e., relative standard deviation). The results indicate that the (2s) external reproducibility for both
analytical protocols varies between B0.3–1.0% for the 207Pb/206Pb, and ca. 1.3 to o3.0% for the 206Pb/238U
(and 207Pb/235U) values. The external reproducibility for the Pb/U values are relatively constant for the
Tl-doped analyses, whereas those for the non-Tl runs are inversely correlated with the total absolute (Pb)
count rates. The precision and accuracy of both analytical protocols were verified with the analysis of BR266
and 91500 zircon standards and zircons previously dated by ID-TIMS. The instrument configuration and
Tl-doping protocol employed here are ideally suited for studies requiring the rapid analysis of a large
number (n 4 50) of zircon grains.
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U–Pb zircon dating by laser ablation-MC-ICP-MS using a new
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