(U-Th-Sm)/He Laboratory
UP - University of Potsdam
last updated: July 19, 2023
About the Laboratory
(U-Th-Sm)/He Laboratory
UP - University of Potsdam
@ General Geology
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Description
The (U-Th-Sm)/He lab is equipped with an Alphachron automated system for helium measurement. We routinely measure 2 laser pans of 24 aliquots each in automatic mode in 1 week. We collaborate with PD Dr. Johannes Glodny in section 3.1 at the German Research Centre for Geosciences; he is responsible for sample dissolution and analysis of U, Th and Sm using ICP-MS. At present, we analyze both apatites and zircons.
Instruments
Analytical Methods
Laboratory Keywords
In addition to the instruments and analytical methods listed above, these keywords help to describe the work done in the laboratory. This may include the type of samples, standard materials, specific preparative or analytical methods and specific instrument characteristics.
- He-Extraction/Measurement Instrument
- Helium Thermochronology
- Radiometric Age Dating