An improved protocol for LA-MC-ICP-MS isotope ratio measurements of natural silicon at 213 nm: comparison of mass bias correction factor dependence (solution vs. solid single crystal) and solid sample homogeneity

• DOI: 10.1039/d5ja00015g
• Publication Date: 2025-04-08T08:00:45Z
• Authors: Tongxiang Ren; Olaf Rienitz; Tianheng Gao; Axel Pramann

Mass bias correction K factors for Si isotope ratios obtained from a solid silicon sample (background) using laser ablation compared to K factors derived from a solution of the same sample material. K factors derived by both methods agree well.