Iron Isotopic Compositions of Geological Reference Materials and Chondrites

Abstract

High-precision iron isotopic compositions for Fe-bearing geological reference materials and chondrites with a wide range of matrices (e.g., silicates, oxides, organic-bearing materials) are reported. This comprehensive data set should serve as a reference for iron isotopic studies across a range of geological and biological disciplines for both quality assurance and inter-laboratory calibration. Where comparison is available, the iron isotopic compositions of most geological reference materials measured in this study were in agreement with previously published data within quoted uncertainties. Recommendations for the reporting of future iron isotopic data and associated uncertainties are also presented. Long-term repeat analyses of all samples indicate that highly reproducible iron isotopic measurements are now obtainable (± 0.03‰ and ± 0.05‰ for δ⁵⁶Fe and δ⁵⁷Fe, respectively). © 2010 The Authors. Geostandards and Geoanalytical Research © 2010 International Association of Geoanalysts.