M.P. Semenenko Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Ore Formation of NAS of Ukraine

Department of Radiogeochronology

 

           The main direction of scientific research:    determination of the time of manifestation of geological processes, formation of minerals, rocks and ores by methods of radiogeochronology (U-Pb, Rb-Sr and Sm-Nd).

 

Analytical capabilities:

  • Determination of the age of minerals, rocks and ores by the U-Pb isotopic method based on uranium-containing minerals.
  • Determination of the isotopic composition of lead ores.
  • Determination of the age of minerals and rocks by the Rb-Sr isotopic method.
  • Determination of the primary Sr87/Sr86 isotope ratio to clarify the origin of rocks (upper crust – mantle).
  • Determining the age of Sm-Nd rocks by the isotopic method.
  • Determination of the primary Nd143/Nd144 isotope ratio to clarify the origin of rocks (upper crust – mantle).
  • Analysis of the isotopic composition of metals (from Li  to U).
  • Analysis of the isotopic composition of metals.