Neutron Activation Analysis of Two USGS Rock Reference Samples (Granite G-2, Andesite AGV-I) and Discussion in The Light of Compiled Data

New data for 21 trace elements including eight rare-earths, determined by neutron activation analysis (NAA) in two rook reference samples (Granite G-2, Andesite AGV-1), are compared with the preferred values previously proposed. Using compiled data published in 1969 and in 1972, further comparisons are made with the preferred means calculated for different methods of trace analysis. NAA data compiled in 1969 and in 1972 and new results published since then are assembled in two tables for the 21 elements. These 1976 NAA data lead us to suggest slight revisions of the preferred values for five to ton elements in each sample.     

New REE and Trace Element Data on Two Kimberlitic Reference Materials by ICP-MS

Data on thirty-four minor and trace elements including all rare earth elements (REE) are reported for two kimberlitic international reference materials (SARM-39, MINTEK, RSA and MY-4, IGEM, Russia) by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), some of them for the first time. Four digestion techniques (open acid, closed vessel acid, microwave and lithium metaborate fusion digestion) were used for the decomposition of samples for analysis by ICP-MS. Three other reference materials (USGS BHVO-1, CRPG BR-1 and ANRT UB-N) were analysed simultaneously using the same analytical methodology to assess the precision and accuracy of the determinations. The data obtained in this study compare well with working values wherever such values are available for comparison. Though open acid digestion was found to be very rapid, effective and convenient for the determination of several trace elements in kimberlitic samples, recoveries for heavy rare earth elements (HREE) were lower than the respective recoveries obtained by the other decomposition techniques used. The precision obtained was better than ± 6% RSD in the majority of cases with comparable accuracy. Chondrite-normalised plots of each RM for all the digestion techniques were smooth. The new data reported on the two kimberlitic reference materials make these samples useful for future geochemical studies of kimberlitic rocks.     

中子活化分析大洋多金属结核标准物质的研究

采用中子活化分析相对＿Ｋ０法对研制的两个深海多金属结核标准物质ＧＳＰＮ＿２和ＧＳＰＮ＿３中的２６种主量和微量元素进行了定值测定，所得结果与初定值符合；对中子辐照自屏蔽效应进行了实验测定和理论计算，结果显示了很好的一致性；同时还对这两个多金属结核标准物中的Ａｓ、Ｂａ、Ｃｅ、Ｃｏ、Ｅｕ、Ｆｅ、Ｌａ、Ｌｕ、Ｍｎ、Ｍｏ、Ｎａ、Ｓｂ、Ｓｍ、Ｓｃ、Ｔｈ、Ｙｂ和Ｚｎ的取样量与取样误差关系进行了研究。结果表明，在ＧＳＰＮ＿２和ＧＳＰＮ＿３试样中分别有８种和１１种元素，在取样量１０ｍｇ时其取样误差小于１％。     

Radiochemical Neutron Activation Trace Element Analysis Of Two USGS Ultrabasic Rock Reference Samples: Peridotite PCC-I and Dunite DTS-I

Most trace elements in ultrabasic rock samples are very often present in concentration levels of less than 10 ppm. In these cases, neutron activation analysis (NAA) is very useful. We have applied two different NAA procedures for the determination of 19 trace elements and CaO in two ultrabasic rock standards. Our values are compared with the preferred and published values, although the latter are not very abundant.     

High Precision Ru, Pd, Ir, Pt, Re and REE Determinations in the Stevns Klint Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary Reference Material (FC-1) by Isotope Dilution Multiple Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

We present high precision Ir, Ru, Pt, Pd, Re and rare earth element (REE) determinations by isotope dilution multiple collector-ICP-MS on the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary sedimentary reference material FC-1. Samples for platinum-group element measurements were digested in Carius tubes followed by acid digestion. The platinum-group elements were subsequently separated by anion exchange chemistry and determined by multiple collector-ICP-MS. The accuracy of the platinum-group element analyses have been verified by comparative analyses of the reference materials WITS-1 and GP13 (sample size 0.5-1 g). Replicate analyses of FC-1 (sample size 0.2 g) exhibit good reproducibility (RSD < 5%) for all the analysed platinum-group elements. REE data also exhibit excellent reproducibility (RSD < 0.5%), which indicates that this sample is homogeneous for the determination of the platinum-group elements and REE at the 0.2 g level.     

Neutron Activation Analysis of Nine GSJ Sedimentary Rock Reference Samples

Nine rock reference samples "Sedimentary rock series" issued by the Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ) were analysed for up to 31 elements by neutron activation analysis (NAA); 14MeV-NAA for Si and Al, fission track method for U, radiochemical and instrumental NAA for rare-earth elements, and instrumental NAA for the remaining elements, with reactor neutrons for the latter three. The present results are compared with reported values.     

High-Resolution LA-ICP-MS for Accurate Determination of Low Abundances of K, Sc and Other Trace Elements in Geological Samples

Laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) was used to determine K, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni and Zn in geological samples. Because the isotopes of these elements and the internal standard element (Ca) often have interferences from molecular ions when determined using quadrupole or sector-field ICP-MS in low mass resolution mode, ion intensities were measured at a high mass resolution of 4000. We investigated dynamic element fractionation, type and abundance of molecular ions using different geological reference materials. Highly resolved mass spectra were especially important for accurate low-abundance measurements. As a result, maximum "critical" concentration limits for each isotope were obtained, where a mass resolution of 4000 was necessary for reliable LA-ICP-MS analysis. To test the LA-ICP-MS technique, different international reference material glasses and powdered rock reference materials were analysed. Rock powders were fused to glass beads using an Ir-strip heater. Nearly all concentration values for the reference materials agreed with the reference values at the 95% confidence level. To demonstrate routine LA-ICP-MS analysis at a mass resolution of 4000, trace element data for Hawaiian basalts are also presented.     

Determination of Trace Elements in BCS CRM 313/1 (BAS) and NIST SRM 1830 by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry and Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis

In the past, there has been little interest in the trace element characteristics of quartz, and in consequence little activity in the trace element characteristics of reference materials with high silicon content. The main purpose of this paper is to contribute to the characterisation of two international certified reference materials, BCS 313/1 from the Bureau of Analysed Samples, (BAS), UK and SRM 1830 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA. BCS 313/1 was analysed by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), solution ICP-MS and instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). NIST SRM 1830 was analysed by LA-ICP-MS and INAA. Analytical results are reported for more than forty elements, most of them for the first time. For most elements, the results obtained by the different methods agree within 15 % relative. The recent, heightened interest in quartz and in particular the precise determination of trace0element contents in natural quartz samples requires the use of well characterised reference materials such as BCS 313/1 and SRM 1830, to which this study is designed to contribute.     

The Development of Laser Ablation ICP-MS and Calibration Strategies: Examples from the Analysis of Trace Elements in Volcanic Glass Shards and Sulfide Minerals

This contribution presents a review of the recent developments in laser ablation inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. We describe the important developments which have occurred in the laser systems used, leading to a spatial resolution of around 20 (im, and give an overview of the major instrument developments which have affected the geological applications of laser ablation ICP-MS. We describe the calibration of laser ablation for the analysis of trace elements in two different matrices: volcanic glass shards and sulfide minerals. We show how single glass shards can be analysed using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) glass certified reference materials for calibration and demonstrate the effect of using single spot analyses compared to rastering of the calibration sample. We show the importance of inter-shard variation and demonstrate that averaged single shard analyses produce data which compare well with bulk analyses. The calibration of the laser system for sulfide mineral analysis is discussed and two different strategies are proposed, one using spiked pressed powder pellets of sulfides and the other metal reference materials. We present conclusions and recommendations for the calibration of laser ablation ICP-MS instruments.     

X射线荧光光谱法测定高氟地质样品中氟、钙等元素

采用X射线荧光光谱法测定高氟地质样品中氟、钙等元素,对样品进行熔融制样前处理,理论α系数和经验系数法校正基体效应。应用此方法分析国家一级标准物质和代表性样品,所测元素的精密度(RSD)均小于5%(除含量较低元素);分析不参加回归的标准物质和人工配制的标准样品,测量结果与标准值基本一致。通过实验数据可知,该方法可以满足高氟硅酸盐样品、萤石、萤石型铀矿、磷矿石等样品的测定要求。     

Reference Minerals for the Microanalysis of Light Elements

The quantitative determination of light element concentrations in geological specimens represents a major analytical challenge as the electron probe is generally not suited to this task. With the development of new in situ analytical techniques, and in particular the increasing use of secondary ion mass spectrometry, the routine determination of Li, Be and B contents has become a realistic goal. However, a major obstacle to the development of this research field is the critical dependence of SIMS on the availability of well characterized, homogeneous reference materials that are closely matched in matrix (composition and structure) to the sample being studied. Here we report the first results from a suite of large, gem crystals which cover a broad spectrum of minerals in which light elements are major constituents. We have characterized these materials using both in situ and wet chemical techniques. The samples described here are intended for distribution to geochemical laboratories active in the study of light elements. Further work is needed before reference values for these materials can be finalized, but the availability of this suite of materials represents a major step toward the routine analysis of the light element contents of geological specimens.     

熔融制样X射线荧光光谱法测定铜矿石中16种主次量元素

铜矿石类型繁多,矿石赋存状态各异,成分复杂。在现有的铜矿石熔融制样X射线荧光光谱（XRF）分析方法中,选取标准物质个数和矿石类型少、分析范围宽,与实际样品类型相差太大,且制备的熔融片质量不高。本文选用铜含量既有良好浓度变化范围,又符合铜矿石常见含量的包括铜金银铅锌钼铜镍等各类矿石的24个标准物质,以四硼酸锂-偏硼酸锂-氟化锂为混合熔剂,熔剂与样品质量比为30：1,以溴化锂为脱模剂,改进样品预处理方式,将通常采用样品预氧化后或熔融中加入脱模剂的方式,改进为加入脱模剂后再用混合熔剂完全覆盖的方法制备了高质量的熔融片,建立了XRF测定铜矿石中铜锌铅硅铝铁钛锰钙钾镁钼铋锑钴镍16种元素的分析方法。分析铜矿石国家标准物质GBW 07164、GBW 07169,各元素的精密度（RSD）为0.1%~5.4%。分析国家标准物质GBW 07163（多金属矿石）、GBW 07170（铜矿石）的测定值与标准值相符;分析实际铜矿石样品,铜锌铅钼铋锑钴镍的测试结果与电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法和其他方法的测定值相符。本文方法扩大了基体的适应性,提高了实际应用价值。     

X射线荧光光谱法测定高锶高钡的硅酸盐样品中主量元素

用百分总和检查硅酸盐岩石全分析数据的质量是分析工作者的传统做法,但对于微量元素含量较高的样品,采用X射线荧光光谱法(XRF)进行测定,如果不考虑微量元素的含量及其对主量元素基体效应的影响,往往会使主量元素含量更加偏离真实值。本文针对Sr、Ba含量较高的硅酸盐样品,通过人工配制标准样品,扩大了Sr、Ba校准曲线的定量范围,主量元素校准中加入Sr、Ba的基体校正系数,达到了主量元素定量更加准确可靠的实际效果。采用此方法分析国家标准物质,各主量元素的精密度(RSD)均小于2%;分析不参加回归的标准物质和人工配制的标准样品,主量元素的测量值与标准值(或参考值)基本一致。该方法可以满足硅酸盐的测定要求,主量元素各项结果的加和能够达到《地质矿产实验室测试质量管理规范》的一级标准(99.3%～100.7%)。     

The Preparation and Certification of Two Samples of Chromium Ore

The preparation of two chromium ores as reference materials is described and the procedures used in the measurement of the homogeneity of the samples are outlined. Statistical analysis of the data submitted by 32 laboratories that resulted in the certification of the samples is presented. Certified values have been assigned for 11 constituents in the one sample and for 10 in the other sample. Provisional values have been assigned for FeO in both samples and CaO in one of the samples.     

Mass Fractions of Forty‐Six Major and Trace Elements,Including Rare Earth Elements,in Sediment and Soil Reference Materials Used in Environmental Studies

Development of new techniques, enabling simultaneous determination of large numbers of elements in environmental samples, can force analysts to use certified reference materials that do not contain all the elements of interest. In this paper, the mass fractions of forty‐six major and trace elements, including rare earth elements (REE), are presented in one soil (NCS DC 77302 also known as GBW 07410) and five sediment (Metranal‐1, IAEA 405, MESS‐3, NCS DC 73309 also known as GBW 07311 and NCS DC 75301 also known as GBW 07314) certified reference materials determined by high resolution inductively coupled plasma‐mass spectrometry. The selected certified materials represent a spectrum of geological matrices often analysed in environmental studies. Measured elements include certified elements, elements listed with information values as well as new elements absent from certificates, including REEs and some other elements. REE + Y mass fractions in the river sediment reference material Metranal‐1 are reported for the first time. The results obtained are in agreement with available certified or information values.     

NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS OF FIFTEEN GSJ IGNEOUS ROCK REFERENCE SAMPLES

Fifteen rock reference samples "Igneous rock series" issued by the Geological Survey of Japan were analysed for up to 31 elements by neutron activation analysis (NAA); 14 MeV-NAA for Si and Al, fission track method for U, radiochemical and instrumental NAA for rare-earth elements, and instrumental NAA for the remaining elements, with reactor neutrons for the latter three. The present results are compared with published values.     

Preparation and Certification of High-Grade Gold Ore Reference Materials (GAu 19-22)

Two types of gold deposit with both good homogeneity and a high-grade of gold were selected to prepare four gold ore reference materials (GAu-19,GAu-20,GAu-21 and GAu-22) by the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration (IGGE),China.Seven laboratories participated in the certification programme. Volumetric methods for GAu19-21 and atomic absorption spectrometry for GAu-22 were used for the homogeneity testing,the coefficient of variation being found to be less than 3%.After sample digestion and preconcentration,the samples were analysed by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS),colorimetry,neutron activation analysis (NAA)and volumetric analysis. The certified values for the gold concentration in GAu19-22 are 18.3 μg g -1, 32.3 μg g -1, 53.0 μg g -1 and 5.72 μg g -1,respectively.     

New Series of Soil Geochemical Reference Materials (GSS 10-16) from the Main Overburden Region in China

Seven soil geochemical certified reference materials (CRMs) GSS 10-16 recently prepared by the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration (IGGE), are mainly used for sample analysis in geochemical surveys of the overburden region in China. Fifteen Chinese institutes and central laboratories, which operated at a high level of analytical performance analysed these samples. More than ten reliable analytical methods based on different principles of measurement were adopted, of which ICP-MS, ICP-AES and NAA were taken as the primary analytical methods. In total, 23715 determinations were carried out, 5660 average data sets were obtained, seventy two elements and components were determined and certified values of sixty nine elements and components were assigned. Rhenium concentrations were measured by isotope dilution ICP-MS in GSS-10, GSS-13, GSS-15 and GSS-16. Certified values of elements in GSS 10-16 have good precision and for 90% of these values relative uncertainties are less than 10%.