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Calculation of uncertainties of U-Pb isotope data

January 1, 1980

Equations are derived for the estimation of errors and error correlations for various types of U-Pb isotope data, taking into account ion-beam instabilities, run-to-run variability in mass-discrimination, uncertainties in Pb and U concentrations, and uncertainties in initial-Pb and blank-Pb amount and isotopic composition. Equations are also given for the calculation of concordia intercept errors. ?? 1980.

Publication Year 1980
Title Calculation of uncertainties of U-Pb isotope data
Authors K. R. Ludwig
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Index ID 70012381
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse