Neodymium Isotope Geochemistry : an Introduction /

This review of the rapidly expanding field of Samarium - Neodymium isotopic studies in the earth sciences covers topics relating to planetary evolution, igneous petrology and geochemistry, mantle dynamics, and continental tectonics. In addition to a review of research, Neodymium Isotope Geochemistry...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: DePaolo, Donald J.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1988.
Series:Minerals and rocks ; 20.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Principles and Processes: Introduction. Sm-Nd Dating. Nd Isotopes as Tracers in Planetary Evolution. Igneous Processes and Nd Isotopic Variations
  • Nd Isotopic Variations
  • A Planetary Perspective: Overview of Nd Isotopic Variations. Correlation of Nd Isotopic Variations with Other Isotopic Variations. Models of Crust-Mantle Evolution
  • Nd Isotopic Variations
  • Petrogenetic Studies: Oceanic Crust and Mantle. Continental Magmatic Arcs. Continental Mafic Rocks
  • References
  • Subject Index.