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AGDB measured parameter: Nd_ppm_AES_HF_REE

Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF.
Rank of this parameter in measurements of neodymium: 6

Reference for the analytical method

Author Baedecker, Philip A., editor
Year 1987
Title Methods for geochemical analysis
Series U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin
Issue 1770
Pages 1 v.: ill.; 28 cm
URL http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/b1770
Notes Includes bibliographies. Analytical methods used in the Geologic Division laboratories of the U.S. Geological Survey for the inorganic chemical analysis of rock and mineral samples.
Organization USGS-BAL

Other parameters measuring Nd:

Parameter Description
NdCV_pct_NA Neodymium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation.
Nd_ppm_AES_HF Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF.
Nd_ppm_AES_HF_REE Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF.
Nd_ppm_EDX Neodymium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
Nd_ppm_ES Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography.
Nd_ppm_ES_Q Neodymium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography.
Nd_ppm_GV Neodymium, in parts per million, by gravimetry.
Nd_ppm_MS_HF Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF.
Nd_ppm_MS_SF Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion.
Nd_ppm_NA Neodymium, in parts per million, by neutron activation.
Nd_ppm_WDX Neodymium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.

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