Isotopic Analysis

Edited by two very well-known and respected scientists in the field, this excellent practical guide is the first to cover the fundamentals and a wide range of applications, as well as showing readers how to efficiently use this increasingly important technique.<br> <br> From the contents:<br> * The Isotopic Composition of the Elements<br> * Single-Collector ICP-MS<br> * Multi-Collector ICP-MS<br> * Advances in Laser Ablation – Multi-Collector ICP-MS<br> * Correction for Instrumental Mass Discrimination in Isotope Ratio Determination with Multi-Collector ICP-MS<br> * Reference Materials in Isotopic Analysis<br> * Quality Control in Isotope Ratio Applications<br> * Determination of Trace Elements and Elemental Species Using Isotope Dilution ICP-MS<br> * Geochronological Dating<br> * Application of Multi-Collector ICP-MS to Isotopic Analysis in Cosmochemistry<br> * Establishing the Basis for Using Stable Isotope Ratios of Metals as Paleoredox Proxies<br> * Isotopes as Tracers of Elements Across the Geosphere-Biosphere Interface<br> * Archaeometric Applications<br> * Forensics Applications<br> * Nuclear Applications<br> * The Use of Stable Isotope Techniques for Studying Mineral and Trace Element Metabolism in Humans<br> * Isotopic Analysis via Multi-Collector ICP-MS in Elemental Speciation<br> <br> A must-have for newcomers as well as established scientists seeking an overview of isotopic analysis via ICP-MS.