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.
Citation Information
| 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 |