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Author Topic:   Potassium Argon Sensitivity Analysis
Chiroptera
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Message 3 of 64 (498769)
02-13-2009 6:30 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Engineer
02-13-2009 5:46 PM


Why are you asking for this on an internet message board? I would think that a research lab connected to a university or large company would be a better source.
They would also have experienced scientists and lab technicians who would probably be willing to give advice and pointers on the project. If your project sounds productive and fruitful, maybe some would be willing to become involved in it with you.
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PS: I think the assumption of zero captive argon in a lava sample is not a good assumption. I do not know how much this affects the result but I will evaluate that as a sensitivity.
I'm not sure, but I think that the isochron method is commonly used in K-Ar dating. In that case, the amount of initial ratio of argon to potassium is irrelevant. The people at the labs you contact might also be able to fill you in on the basics of radiometric dating methods.
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Edited by Chiroptera, : minor typo

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