The zircon (U-Th)/He thermochronometer : development and application of thermochronometers in igneous provinces

This study presents a detailed consideration of the effects of geometry, U- and Th-zonation and diffusion on zircon (U-Th)/He ages. The errors introduced by assuming homogeneity are quantified, and the difficulties associated with the characterisation of U and Th zonation in zircon samples are addre...

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Main Author: Dobson, Katherine Joanna
Published: University of Glasgow 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.511204