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Isotopic determinations of rhenium and osmium in meteorites by using fusion, distillation and ion-exchange separations

January 1, 1989

A stable isotope-dilution method using resonance ionization mass spectrometry is suitable for the determination of rhenium and osmium abundances and osmium isotopic composition in carbonaceous chondrites and iron meteorites. The chemical procedure involves sodium peroxide fusion, followed by distillation of osmium from sulfuric acid/hydrogen peroxide and subsequent anion-exchange separation of rhenium from the same solution. ?? 1989.

Publication Year 1989
Title Isotopic determinations of rhenium and osmium in meteorites by using fusion, distillation and ion-exchange separations
DOI 10.1016/S0003-2670(00)81904-2
Authors J. W. Morgan, Richard J. Walker
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Analytica Chimica Acta
Index ID 70015486
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse