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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LE140100141
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
High sensitivity and precision mass spectrometry for tracing Australia's ancient evolution and securing our future groundwater resources. High sensitivity and precision mass spectrometry for tracing Australia’s ancient evolution and securing our future groundwater resources: Micro-sampling thermal ionisation mass spectrometry (TIMS) provides the ability to undertake ultra low-level isotope analysis of earth and environmental samples. Analysis of radiogenic (for example, Neodymium, Strontium and Lead) and stable (for example, Boron) isotopes allows researchers to trace the evolution of the Australian continent from its beginnings in the Precambrian through to the impacts of climate change in the Quaternary period (the last 2.6 million years). The proposed micro-sampling TIMS facility will give researchers the opportunity to characterise mineral deposit formation, paleoclimate records and groundwater sources with new levels of accuracy and precision. This will help secure the economic and environmental future of Australia.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2014
End Date: 12-2014
Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Funding Amount: $360,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology) | Environmental Monitoring | Geochemistry | Isotope Geochemistry
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Mineral Exploration not elsewhere classified | Marine Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity | Physical and Chemical Conditions of Water in Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments (excl. Urban and Industrial Use) |
