The sample preparation method for the determination of Si isotopic abundances ratios using gas-source mass-spectrometry

Hong Li*, Hong Yi, Jing Chang Zhang, Wei Yi

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Abstract

The development of sample preparation for the determination of Si isotopic abundances ratios with gas-source mass-spectrometry is introduced. The single crystal silicon is converted to SiO2 based on alkaline solution digestion followed by cation-exchange column and calcinating at 850°C. After dissolving SiO2 with HF acid, H2SiF6 solution is obtained. BaSiF6 precipitation is formed by drop adding BaCl2 solution. Then BaSiF6 is decomposed to SiF4 and Si isotope ratios is measured by gas-source mass-spectrometry. By Optimizing the sample preparation procedure, high recovery SiF4 gas is obtained. The results indicate that the sample preparation method for the determination of Si isotopic abundances ratios has high repeatability and recovery, meeting the requirement for the accurate measurement of silicon molar mass.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)474-477
Number of pages4
JournalJiliang Xuebao/Acta Metrologica Sinica
Volume32
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gas isotope ratios mass spectrometer
  • Metrology
  • Molar mass
  • Silicon isotopic abundances ratios
  • Single crystal silicon

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