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Dieses handliche Praktikerbuch vergleicht systematisch und praxisorientiert chemische Trennverfahren und die Massenspektrometrie bei der Analyse von Mineralien und Gestein hinsichtlich ihrer Möglichkeiten und Einschränkungen anhand unzähliger Beispiele.

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This first book to discuss both separation chemistry and mass spectrometry for mineral and rock analysis compares the two frequently used techniques, analyzing both their scope and limitations by way of numerous practical examples.
The excellent and highly experienced author adopts a comprehensive and systematic approach, reviewing all the steps involved in an analytical workflow. In addition to thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS), he also discusses applications of ICP-MS. Furthermore, alongside detailed protocols on sample preparation and mass spectrometric measurements, numerous practical hints are given.
A must-have handy guide for all isotope geochemists and anyone involved in isotope analysis.

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Akio Makishima is professor of Analytical Geochemistry Division in the Pheasant Memorial Laboratory (PML), Okayama University at Misasa, Japan. He obtained his Ph.D. from Tokyo University under supervision of Professor Akimasa Masuda. After three years in the Analytical Research Center of Nippon Steel Co. Ltd under supervision of Dr. Koichi Chiba, he was appointed assistant professor in Misasa, and finally obtained the professorship. He has been working with Professor Eizo Nakamura, and authored over 60 scientific publications, most of which are related to developing new analytical techniques using TIMS, ICP-QMS and MC-ICP-MS.

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