| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4727433 | Gondwana Research | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although quantitative chemical analysis by proton microprobe has become an established technique, it has been rarely applied to problems in the earth sciences. The method, having lower detection limit (better than 10 ppm for U, Th and Pb) and higher spatial resolution than electron microprobe (typically 1 μm vs 3 μm), can be successfully used in geology. Here, we present a procedure for the chemical dating of monazite, (REE)PO4, by proton microprobe. The procedure is compared with electron probe microanalysis technique (EPMA).
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Authors
Monika Agnieszka Kusiak, Janusz Lekki,