Learn about how the analytical tools and methods offered by PCIGR are used in research projects and applications.
Research Spotlight Blog
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April 30, 2024
Lanaʻi and Enriched Loa: Spilling the secrets of the mantle
The unique lavas of the Hawaiian volcano Lanaʻi reveal extremes in deep-mantle geochemical compositions.
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June 28, 2021
A microanalytical investigation of feldspars in the Skaergaard intrusion, East Greenland: Ternary feldspar compositional relations and lead isotopic geochemistry
Major elements and lead (Pb) isotopes from the microanalysis of feldspar reveal magmatic processes and the chemical provenance of the Skaergaard intrusion.
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June 10, 2021
Laser ablation U-Pb geochronology of hydrothermal carbonate veins from Carlin-type gold deposits
Researchers use laser ablation U-Pb geochronology to find the age of carbonate veins and determine the timing of gold deposition from hydrothermal fluids.
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June 22, 2018
Investigation of matrix effects during Fe isotope analyses on MC-ICP-MS
The analysis of Fe isotopes is advanced through improved understanding of what causes matrix effects during multicollector ICP-MS analyses.
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May 12, 2017
Pb-Sr-Nd-Hf isotopic and trace element characterization of mafic to ultramafic rock reference materials
Mass spectrometry techniques characterize the trace element and radiogenic isotopic compositions of mafic and ultramafic rock reference materials.
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May 8, 2017
Calibrating the Archean Eon with a new zircon reference material
Laser ablation ICP-MS and chemical abrasion TIMS techniques reveal that zircons from the Stillwater Complex make good U-Pb geochronology reference materials.
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July 20, 2016
Improving our understanding of metal leaching from mine wastes using metal stable isotopes
Multicollector ICP-MS analyses can trace the chemical behaviour of metals in mine waste dumps.
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August 15, 2015
Pb isotopes in the ocean
The Nu AttoM high-resolution ICP-MS is a powerful tool for determining the origins of lead (Pb) in the north Pacific Ocean.
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January 10, 2015
Assessing the performance of Nu Plasma II for Fe isotopes
Experiments by PCIGR graduate students at the Nu Instruments factory on the feasibility of Fe isotope analyses on the Nu Plasma II multicollector ICP-MS.
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December 20, 2014
UBC drinking water quality assessment
PCIGR collaborates with Environmental Science students to assess the quality of drinking water on the UBC Point Grey campus.