Elemental Concentrations in Nine New GSJ Rock Reference Samples "Sedimentary Rock Series"

Nine new rock reference samples of the "Sedimentary rock series", Chert JCh-1, Dolomite JDo-1, Lake sediment JLk-1, Limestone JLs-1, Stream sediments JSd-1 to JSd-3, and Slates JS1-1 and JSl-2 have been prepared by the Geological Survey of Japan(GSJ). Thirty major, minor and trace elements were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry, flame emission spectrometry, infrared absorption spectrometry and wet chemical techniques. The results of homogeneity tests showed that almost all elements, with a few exceptions, are considered to be distributed homogeneously in each reference sample.     

X-Ray Fluorescence Determination of Trace Elements in 6 B.C.S. and 5 P.R.E. Reference Materials

The concentrations of 20 trace elements in 6 British Chemical Standards (BCS) reference materials and 5 European Federation of Refractories Producers (PRE) reference materials have been determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry.     

Identification of steranes and tritepanes in geolipid extracts by high-resolution gas chromatography and mass spectrometry

One method for the analysis of complex organic mixtures from geological sources is the use of high-resolution gas chromatographic data together with mass spectra obtained by combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (gc-ms). The present study involved examination of a variety of authentic triterpenoid alkanes (triterpanes) and steroid alkanes (steranes) for reference purposes, by measurement of their Kovats indices on OV-101 and Dexsil 300 liquid phases, and by the recording of their low-resolution mass spectra by gc-ms. These measurements provide reference data for analysis of the triterpenoid alkanes in geological samples and show that mass spectrometry is a valuable technique for triterpane analysis, permitting in many cases gross structural assignments which may be refined by a comparison of Kovats indices with those of authentic standards.     

Determination of Silver in Seventy-Three Geochemical Reference Samples by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

The silver content of seventy-three geochemical reference samples has been determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using an air-acetylene flame or a graphite furnace atomizer, after extraction of silver as iodide with methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK). A comparison with published data shows clearly the need for much more data on most reference samples.     

Determination of Thallium in Eighty-Seven Geochemical Reference Samples by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

The thallium content of eighty-seven geochemical reference samples has been determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using an air-acetylene flame or a graphite furnace atomizer, after extraction of thallium as chloride with methylisobutylketone (MIBK). A comparison with published data show clearly the need for much more data on most reference samples.     

高钙碳酸盐地质样品中铜镍的测定

用电感耦合等离子体质谱法和电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法测定高钙碳酸盐样品中的铜和镍。通过试验分析了高钙碳酸盐样品中钙对铜、镍测定的影响,并确定其影响因子,提出两套检测高钙碳酸盐样品中铜、镍的方案。方法经国家标准物质验证,测定值与标准值相符;相对标准偏差(RSD,n=10)两元素均小于2%。     

Determination of Bromine and Iodine in Twenty-three Geochemical Reference Materials by ICP-MS

Trace amounts (from nanogram to microgram levels) of bromine and iodine were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in twenty-three geochemical reference materials issued by the GSJ, USGS, IAEA etc. The pyrohydrolysis technique was used to separate bromine and iodine from samples analysed in the form of powder. The accuracy and precision of the experimental values were assessed by the comparative analysis of well established reference materials such as USGS AGV-1, BCR-1 and IGGE GBW07312. The measured values agreed well with reported values within a 10% error range. We also report reliable new data for these elements in these geochemical reference materials.     

The Role of Isotopic Reference Materials for the Analysis of "Non-Traditional" Stable Isotopes

The advent of multiple collector-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry has provided an impetus to the study of isotope abundance variations in natural materials. In particular, the study of "non-traditional" stable isotopes has revealed isotope fractionation variations caused by a range of physiochemical and biological mechanisms. The magnitude of these variations may be < 1 per mil per mass unit, but are significant in terms of the experimental uncertainties involved, provided rigorous mass spectrometric protocols are followed. The double spike technique can be used effectively to evaluate isotope fractionation effects for both multiple collector-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and thermal ionisation mass spectrometry. The demanding nature of this research implies the need for internationally-accepted reference materials so that interlaboratory comparisons can be made with confidence. At present, isotopically certified reference materials are unavailable for many elements, including Cu, Zn, Mo and Cd, and it is important that this situation be rectified as soon as practicable. Until such time as isotopically certified reference materials become available for every element, stable isotope geochemists should adopt a common reference material as the standard for each element so that rigorous interlaboratory comparisons can be made.     

Determination of Boron in 35 International Geochemical Reference Materials by Thermal Neutron Capture Prompt Gamma-ray Spectrometry

Concentrations of boron in 35 silicate reference materials are measured by thermal neutron capture gamma-ray spectrometry. Results are compared for NBS, USGS, and CCRMP reference materials with values from the literature. The use of two prompt gamma facilities at Los Alamos are discussed.     

DETERMINATION OF MERCURY IN ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN GEOCHEMICAL REFERENCE SAMPLES BY COLD VAPOR ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY

The mercury content of 118 geochemical reference samples have been determined by combustion followed by cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry. The negative interference from volatile halogen and sulfur was eliminated by a packing of sodium carbonate in the combustion tube and addition of magnesium oxide to the samples. A comparison with published data show clearly the need for much more data on most reference samples.     

Determination of Trace Amounts of Tin in Seventy-Three Geochemical Reference Samples by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

The tin contents of 73 geochemical reference samples have been determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using an argon-hydrogen flame after extraction of tin (IV) as iodide with benzene. The agreement between the present results and published data is generally good.     

Cd, Gd and Sm Concentrations in BCR-1, BHVO-1, BIR-1, DNC-1, MAG-1, PCC-1 and W-2 by Isotope Dilution Thermal Ionisation Mass Spectrometry

Cadmium, gadolinium and samarium concentrations were determined in seven geochemical reference materials by isotope dilution thermal ionisation mass spectrometry. The results for all three elements in BCR-1 are in excellent agreement with the compiled values as well as the literature values dete-mined by isotope dilution mass spectrometry. The agreement with compiled values on the other material is generally good except for Cd where the values for BHVO-1, BIR-1, DNC-1 and W-2 need to be revised.     

Sequential Inductively Coupled Plasma Determination Of Some Rare-Earth Elements in Five French Geostandards

Experimental data for eleven rare-earth elements (REE) obtained by inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP) in five French geochemical reference standards (BE-N, BR, DR-N, GS-N and FK-N)are presented. The method is based on acid digestion of the sample and cation-exchange separation from matrix elements.
Together with these new determinations an updated compilation of these reference materials are presented. Good agreement between the present results and previously preferred and published values obtained by various analytical techniques is observed. The values obtained in the present work corroborate the validity of the outlined method.     

Determination of Beryllium in Eighty Geological Reference Samples by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

The beryllium content of eighty geological reference samples has been determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using a nitrous oxide-acetylene flame or a carbon tube atomizer, after extraction of beryllium as acetylacetonate with methylisobutylketone (MIBK). The agreement between the present results and published data is generally good.     

Determination of Platinum and Palladium in Sixty-Eight Geochemical Reference Samples by Flameless Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

Platinum and palladium contents of sixty-eight geochemical reference samples have been determined by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry after digestion of sample with aqua regia and hydrofluoric acid and extraction of platinum and palladium as iodides by methylisobutylketone (MIBK). The data are compared with those from other studies and crustal abundances.     

Determination of Cadmium and Lead in Seventy-seven Geological Reference Samples by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

The cadmium and lead contents of seventy-seven geological reference samples have been determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using an air-acetylene flame or a carbon tube atomizer, after extraction of cadmium and lead as iodides with methylisobutylketone (MIBK). The agreement between the present results and published data is generally good.     

Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Sixteen Silicate Reference Samples by Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Using Conventional Energy Filtering Technique*

Rare earth elements were determined by secondary ion mass spectrometry for 13 silicate rock samples, ranging from ultramafic-mafic to acidic compositions, 2 feldspar and 1 biotite separates. As a whole, the investigated samples are characterized by matrices and rare earth elements spectra covering most geological applications. The present data are compared with reference values. The advantage of using secondary ion mass spectrometry as a fundamental tool for trace element detection in bulk samples in the few ppm-ppb region is demonstrated.     

Potential Orthopyroxene,Clinopyroxene and Olivine Reference Materials for In Situ Lithium Isotope Determination

Over 1400 electron probe and 700 ion probe microanalyses were performed on eleven mineral separates to evaluate their potential as reference materials for in situ Li isotopic determination. Our results suggest the homogenous distributions of major elements, Li and its isotopes for each sample. Hence, these samples are suitable to be used as reference materials for in situ measurements of Li abundance and Li isotopes by secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) or laser ablation‐inductively coupled plasma‐mass spectrometry (LA‐ICP‐MS). These samples have the advantage of mitigating probable matrix effects during calibration owing to the wide range of compositions. The effect of composition on the δ⁷Li of olivine measured by SIMS is a linear function of composition, with δ⁷Li increasing by 1.0‰ for each mole per cent decrease in forsterite component.     

Inductively Coupled Plasma Determination Of Nine Rare-Earth Elements In Sixty International Geochemical Reference Samples

Data for nine rare-earth elements (REE) determined by inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-AES) in sixty international geochemical reference samples (igneous and sedimentary rocks, soils and sediments) are presented. The method is based on acid digestion of the sample and cation-exchange separation from matrix elements. Good agreement is generally achieved between the results of this work and the recent compilation values. The present paper includes analytical data on several reference materials for which existing data are rather scarce or even inexistent     

Rare-Earth Elements Contents of Four New Canadian Standard Rocks of Iron-Formation

The rare-earth elements (REE) content of the FER-1, -2, -3, -4 canadian reference samples has been determined by neutron activation and high-resolution X-ray or γ-ray spectrometry. As these rocks are included in a new project of standardisation, the present results have not been compared with other data.