Accurate and precise <i>in situ</i> U–Pb isotope dating of wolframite series minerals <i>via</i> LA-SF-ICP-MS
Ming Yang, Yue‐Heng Yang, Shitou Wu, Rolf L. Romer, Xudong Che, Zi‐Fu Zhao, Wensheng Li, Jin‐Hui Yang, Fu‐Yuan Wu, Lie‐Wen Xie, Chao Huang, Di Zhang, Yang Zhang
Abstract
We present an analytical protocol for <italic>in situ</italic> U–Pb isotope dating of wolframite series minerals [(Fe,Mn)WO<sub>4</sub>], the main ore mineral for tungsten, by LA-SF-ICP-MS.
Topics & Concepts
WolframiteTungstenIsotopeMineralRadiometric datingGeologyIn situGeochemistryMineralogySeries (stratigraphy)RadiochemistryChemistryPhysicsOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsPaleontologyGeological and Geochemical AnalysisGeochemistry and Geologic MappingRadioactive element chemistry and processing