High-precision laser spectroscopy D/H and 18O/16O measurements of microliter natural water samples |
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Authors: | Lis G Wassenaar L I Hendry M J |
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Affiliation: | Department of Geological Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, S7N 5E2. |
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Abstract: | Newly available gas analyzers based on off-axis integrated cavity output spectroscopy (OA-ICOS) lasers have been advocated as an alternative to conventional isotope-ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS) for the stable isotopic analysis of water samples. In the case of H2O, OA-ICOS is attractive because it has comparatively low capital and maintenance costs, the instrument is small and field laboratory portable, and provides simultaneous D/H and 16O/18O ratio measurements directly on H2O molecules with no conversion of H2O to H2, CO, or H2/CO2-water equilibration required. Here we present a detailed assessment of the performance of a liquid-water isotope analyzer, including instrument precision, estimates of sample memory and sample mass effects, and instrumental drift. We provide a recommended analysis procedure to achieve optimum results using OA-ICOS. Our results show that, by using a systematic sample analysis and data normalization procedure routine, measurement accuracies of +/-0.8 per thousand for deltaD and +/-0.1 per thousand delta18O are achievable on nanoliter water samples. This is equivalent or better than current IRMS-based methods and at a comparable sample throughput rate. |
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