Installed in August 2000. Laser ablation is used for rapid direct micro-analysis of solid samples with minimal sample preparation The DUV193 uses a Lambda Physik Compex 102 Excimer laser operating at 193nm. This laser has been used for the analysis of volcanic glasses, mineral inclusions, otoliths (fish ear bones), obsidian and clamshells. Spot sizes between 10-90 microns are normally used. The majority of this work has been done with the PQ ExCell quadrupole, but it has also been used with the Axiom HR-ICPMS and the Nu Plasma MC.

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