Stable Isotope Geochemistry

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Stable Isotope Geochemistry is an introduction to the use of stable isotopes in the geosciences. For students and scientists alike the book will be a primary source of information with regard to how and where stable isotopes can be used to solve geological problems. It is subdivided into three parts: i) theoretical and experimental principles, ii) fractionation processes of light and heavy elements, iii) the natural variations of geologically important reservoirs. In the last decade, major advances in multicollector-ICP-mass-spectrometry enable the precise determination of a wide range of transition and heavy elements. Progress in analysing the rare isotopes of certain elements allows the distinction between mass-dependent and mass-independent fractionations. These major advances in analytical techniques make an extended new edition necessary. Special emphasis has been given to the growing field of “non-traditional” isotope systems. Many new references have been added, which will enable quick access to recent literature.

Stable Isotope Geochemistry is an introduction to the use of stable isotopes in the geosciences. For students and scientists alike the book will be a primary source of information with regard to how and where stable isotopes can be used to solve geological problems. It is subdivided into three parts: i) theoretical and experimental principles, ii) fractionation processes of light and heavy elements, iii) the natural variations of geologically important reservoirs. In the last decade, major advances in multicollector-ICP-mass-spectrometry enable the precise determination of a wide range of transition and heavy elements. Progress in analysing the rare isotopes of certain elements allows the distinction between mass-dependent and mass-independent fractionations. These major advances in analytical techniques make an extended new edition necessary. Special emphasis has been given to the growing field of “non-traditional” isotope systems. Many new references have been added, which will enable quick access to recent literature.

Presents a considerably enlarged new edition, reflecting the exponential increase in our understanding of the application of stable isotopes for the earth sciences over the last five years Mainly reflects advances in analytical techniques, which enable us to measure new isotope systems Discusses the stable isotope variations of 30 elements, far more than the previous edition Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Jochen Hoefs

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“Hoef’s systematic approach to individual isotope systems makes for a clear book that is a great reference to read up on that ‘new’ isotope system that one is about to explore. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.” (J. S. Lackey, Choice, Vol. 53 (5), January, 2016)

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