Carbon Dioxide Isotope Analyzers - Elevated CO2 Overview
The stable isotope composition of carbonate minerals has been of interest for decades, with initial research focusing on measurements of carbonates in the ocean for paleoceanography applications. Stable isotope studies of carbonates have also been used extensively to explore the role of fluid-rock reaction and geosphere-hydrosphere-atmosphere interactions in the earth and environmental sciences. To date, conventional analyses involve acidification of a carbonate sample to produce CO2, followed by measurements with IRMS. While effective, IRMS requires a trained operator, is expensive, and cannot be performed in the field.
