An evaluation of the use of the chromous chloride reduction method for isotopic analyses of pyrite in rocks and sediment

The use of chromous chloride reduction as a preparation technique for isolation of pyrite sulphur for isotopic analysis has been assessed. A small but consistent fractionation is introduced by reduction of pyrite to H 2S, enriching the yield in 34S by 0.55 ± 0.14‰.

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Published in:Chemical geology 1995-10, Vol.125 (3), p.317-320
Main Authors: Newton, Robert J., Bottrell, Simon H., Dean, Simon P., Hatfield, David, Raiswell, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The use of chromous chloride reduction as a preparation technique for isolation of pyrite sulphur for isotopic analysis has been assessed. A small but consistent fractionation is introduced by reduction of pyrite to H 2S, enriching the yield in 34S by 0.55 ± 0.14‰.
ISSN:0009-2541
1872-6836
DOI:10.1016/0009-2541(95)00098-7