Analytical Geochemistry Group

Initial Publication Date: June 8, 2004
Memorial University of Newfoundland
http://www.esd.mun.ca/~mpoujol/AGG/test/

Contact Information

Marc Poujol

1 709 737 3076

mpoujol@esd.mun.ca

St John's, Newfoundland, Canada


Instrument Type

MASS SPECTROMETERS - Radiogenic Isotopes TIMS, Thermo Ionization Mass Spectrometer

Finnigan, MAT 262

Application:

Age determination Nd-Sm
Age determination U-Pb

Typical Use:

We routinely use our TIMS for U-Pb, Pb-Pb, Sm-Nd and Sr analyses.

Conditions for Use:

Submitted samples will be analyzed on a contract basis (i.e. lab personnel will do the work).
Visitors are invited to work in the lab to work with lab personnel.
Visitors are invited to work in the lab to design and do the work yourself.

User Fees:

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Instrument Priorities:

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Remote Use:

no

Sample Preparation:

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Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:

We have several standards (NBS981, NBS983, La Jolla, AMES, spikes in 205Pb/235U, 208Pb/235U, Nd, Sm Sr and Rb. Total blank for U-Pb works are around 1pg Pb and 0.5pg for U; 60pg for Pb-Pb on whole rock or mineral, 70pg for Sm/Nd analyses.

Software:

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Educational Use:

Undergraduate student research projects are invited.
Graduate student research projects are invited.


Support provided by:

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