Earth Composition and Evolution
Tracing the evolution, composition and interaction of Earth systems with trace elements and isotopes from mantle sulfide to shark.
About
The team develops innovative analytical methods and approaches, using trace elements, isotopes and petrology, to address big-picture questions about Earth’s formation and evolution, as well as interactions between deep Earth (rocky) reservoirs and the exosphere. As part of the AuScope Geochemistry Network (AGN), our work is intertwined with the AuScope Earth Composition and Evolution program (ECE) and EarthBank initiative.
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Facilities
The ANU SHRIMP facility offers high-resolution ion microprobe analyses, allowing for precise measurements of stable isotopes, volatile elements, trace elements, and uranium-lead dating in solid materials.
The Argon Laboratory contains a high-resolution ARGUS mass spectrometer connected to a custom built gas extraction line with temperature controlled furnances and a laser system. Ar dating has range of applications including constraining the timing of magmatism, orogenesis and tectonic histories.
We specialise in precise elemental and isotopic analysis using advanced laser ablation and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry techniques, supporting detailed trace element concentration studies and isotope ratio work for a wide range of elements, offering specific instruments for comprehensive analysis.
RSES has a number of thermal ionisation mass spectrometers available for high quality isotope ratio measurements.
Projects
Members
Faculty
Professor
Researcher
Senior Manager AuScope Geochemistry Node
Technical Officer AuScope
Ar-Ar Specialist - AuScope
Student
Visitor and affiliate
Technician
Research Support Officer
Laboratory Manager
Isotope Geochemistry
External members
Location
Find us on Jaeger 5
