SUBJECT

Introduction to geochemical analytical techniques

lecture

master

Faculty of Science

Geology MSc

3

Semester 1

Autumn semester

Introduction to the most commonly used analytical techniques of geochemical applications, particularly those used in Hungary. The geochemical data. Sampling and sample preparation. Microprobe analysis: scanning and BSE pictures and determination of composition of mineral phases. Determination of major and trace element bulk rock composition: XRF and ICP-MS analysis. The prompt-gamma and instrumental neutron activation method and their applications. Water in minerals and glasses: the infrared spectroscopy method. In-situ trace element composition of minerals: the laser-ablation ICP-MS technique. Obtaining stable isotope data by mass-spectrometry. Silicate melt and fluid inclusion studies. The RAMAN analysis and its application. Analytical techniques in geochronology. Geochemical calculations.

• Gill, R. (1997): Modern Analytical Geochemistry: an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis techniques for Earth, environmental and material sciences. Longman, London, 329 p. Rollinson, H.R. (1993): Using geochemical data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Longman, London, 352 p.
• Rollinson, H.R. (1993): Using geochemical data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Longman, London, 352 p.