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Project

Development of methods for isotopic analysis of Li and B with multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and its application in paleoclimate and meteorite research
Code
01P03311
Duration
01 January 2012 → 31 December 2015
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Instrumental methods
    • Palaeoclimatology
Keywords
acidification of ocean wate lithium boron multi-collector ICP – mass spectrometry Global Warming isotopic analysis dinosaur extinction
 
Project description
 

Development of new methods for isotopic analysis of lithium and boron via multi-collector ICP-mass spectrometry, conssting of target element isolation and subsequent measurement of isotope ratios. Study of the giant meteorite impact (65 million years ago) via Li isotopic analysis of samples from the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary and use of the isotopic composition of B in natural chronological archives as a paleo-pH meter/paleothermometer.