The LA-ICP-MS facility at the University of Potsdam is used for in situ microanalysis such as precise U-Th-Pb age determination of accessory minerals (e.g. zircon, monazite, and apatite) and trace element analysis of silicate materials (e.g. garnet, zircon) in geological samples. Quantitative analyses can be obtained for most elements in the mass range from 7Li to 238U at low ppm level and spatial resolutions of 15 to 150 microns. Samples can be epoxy mounts (2.54 cm or 0.8 – 1.0 cm in diameter) and thin or thick sections.
Equipment
Institute for Geosciences
Campus Golm
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam-Golm
University of Potsdam
Institute of Geosciences
Campus Golm / Building 27
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam
Tel.: +49 331 977-2116
Fax: +49 331 977-5700
E-Mail: sekretariatugeo.uni-potsdampde