Sensitive High Resolution Ion Microprobe (SHRIMP)
By Alaska Science Center
August 2022 (approx.)
![Lab photo of the Sensitive High Resolution Ion Microprobe (SHRIMP) - a mass spectrometer.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/SHRIMP.jpg?itok=firX0aUi)
Detailed Description
Scientists use the SHRIMP or sensitive high-resolution ion microprobe to measure the ration of lead to uranium (Pb/U) in order to calculate the age of the mineral grain.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
U.S. Geological Survey