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July 15, 2026Analytical Chemistry

Lead Isotope Fingerprinting of Nanoscale Mineral Particles via Single Particle Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

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AGAaron GoodmanDDDaniel R. DunlapSSSarah E. Szakas

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates lead isotopic differentiation in nanoscale particles, highlighting innovative detection methods.

Key Points

  • This study aims to enhance lead isotopic analysis in complex samples by utilizing single particle methods.
  • Conducted single particle inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (spICP-MS) using TOF and MC platforms.
  • Analyzed Pb isotope ratios from four powdered galena samples of distinct origins.
  • Developed an open-source data processing module for single particle isotope ratio analysis.
  • Measured single-particle 206 Pb/ 207 Pb ratios ranged from 0.91 to 1.28 in galena samples.
  • Undigested galena particles trapped within silicate minerals were detected, impacting Pb recovery analysis.
  • Identified multiple populations of isotopically distinct Pb-bearing particles using advanced ICP-TOF-MS techniques.

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Goodman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a57229088b21df87547f81fhttps://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.6c02109
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