Origin of the analytical <sup>183</sup>W effect and its implications for tungsten isotope analyses
G. Budde, G. J. Archer, François Tissot, Sebastian Tappe, T. Kleine
Abstract
We provide critical new insights into the nature and origin of a widespread isotope effect for W: it is inconsistent with a nuclear field shift, induced during the chemical separation procedure, and also controlled by the amount of W processed.
Topics & Concepts
TungstenIsotopeRadiochemistryAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Isotope separationChemistryMaterials scienceNuclear physicsPhysicsEnvironmental chemistryMetallurgyRadioactive element chemistry and processingRadioactive contamination and transferNuclear Physics and Applications