LA-ICP-MS
LA-ICP-MS
We offer a Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) service where a laser is focused onto the surface of a solid sample and the fine particles ablated by this are introduced directly into the plasma. Our main use for this technique is to analyse zircons for their U and Pb isotopic concentrations and so date the age of the zircon.
- Zircon dating
- Can analyse a wide variety of minerals and matrices
We have experience analysing a wide variety of other minerals for their elemental and isotopic compositions, as well as other matrices e.g. tree rings in fossilized wood.
All samples are quality controlled with matrix matching international standards to ensure all data quality is achieved to the highest standards. We are also flexible and will adapted methodologies to meet any specific requirements you may have.