SP-IM and SP-SP: two potential natural sphalerite reference materials for in situ Zn and S isotope analysis by LA-MC-ICP-MS

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SP-IM and SP-SP serve as reliable natural sphalerite reference materials for accurate in situ zinc and sulfur isotope analysis using LA-MC-ICP-MS. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Xianli Zeng; Ce Li; Yidong Dai; Xiaohu Xuan; Zhaochu Hu; Lanping Feng; Tao Luo; Zhenyan Liu; Wen Zhang

doi:10.1039/d6ja00147e

January 1, 2026Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

SP-IM and SP-SP: two potential natural sphalerite reference materials for in situ Zn and S isotope analysis by LA-MC-ICP-MS

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This research aims to assess two natural sphalerite materials as reliable reference standards for in situ Zn and S isotope analysis.
Evaluation of SP-IM and SP-SP sphalerite as reference materials.
Utilization of laser ablation multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-MC-ICP-MS) for analysis.
Comparison of isotope signatures against established standards.
SP-IM and SP-SP exhibited consistent isotope ratios, indicating suitability as reference materials.
High precision was achieved with both materials, enhancing the reliability of Zn and S isotope measurements.
Statistical analysis confirmed the significance of using these materials for in situ studies.

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Evaluates potential reference materials for accurate isotope analysis, indicating their usefulness.

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Reliable matrix-matched reference materials are essential for accurate and precise in situ isotope analysis of sulfide minerals by laser ablation multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-MC-ICP-MS). Sphalerite is one...

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