An investigation of the source of air Ar contamination in K-Ar dating
Precision of young KAr ages is limited by air argon contamination. A series of experiments in which the exposure of basalt and sanidine samples to air argon was controlled, shows that most of the air contamination does not arise in the laboratory. Because of this, it seems unlikely that air argon contamination can be significantly reduced by special sample handling and preparation techniques.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1968 |
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Title | An investigation of the source of air Ar contamination in K-Ar dating |
DOI | 10.1016/0012-821X(68)90016-2 |
Authors | A. E. Mussett, G. Brent Dalrymple |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Earth and Planetary Science Letters |
Index ID | 70009855 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |