Isotopic Analysis

By: Frank Vanhaecke and Patrick Degryse

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Synopsis: Edited by two very well-known and respected scientists in the field, this excellent practical guide is the first to cover the fundamentals and a wide range of applications, as well as showing readers how to efficiently use this increasingly important technique.From the contents:* The Isotopic Composition of the Elements* Single-Collector ICP-MS* Multi-Collector ICP-MS* Advances in Laser Ablation - Multi-Collector ICP-MS* Correction for Instrumental Mass Discrimination in Isotope Ratio Determination with Multi-Collector ICP-MS* Reference Materials in Isotopic Analysis* Quality Control in Isotope Ratio Applications* Determination of Trace Elements and Elemental Species Using Isotope Dilution ICP-MS* Geochronological Dating* Application of Multi-Collector ICP-MS to Isotopic Analysis in Cosmochemistry* Establishing the Basis for Using Stable Isotope Ratios of Metals as Paleoredox Proxies* Isotopes as Tracers of Elements Across the Geosphere-Biosphere Interface* Archaeometric Applications* Forensics Applications* Nuclear Applications* The Use of Stable Isotope Techniques for Studying Mineral and Trace Element Metabolism in Humans* Isotopic Analysis via Multi-Collector ICP-MS in Elemental SpeciationA must-have for newcomers as well as established scientists seeking an overview of isotopic analysis via ICP-MS.