Improvement in the Analytical Capabilities of LA-ICP-MS for High Spatial Resolution U-Pb Dating of Zircon Using Mixed-Gas Plasma

Figure 1

(a) Schematic of the water/ethanol vapours introducing system. (b) Custom-made introducer with the length, width, and depth of 10 cm, 3 mm, and 1 mm. MFC denotes mass flow controller.