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Research article
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03 Apr 2023
Research article |
| 03 Apr 2023
| 03 Apr 2023
Chemical abrasion: the mechanics of zircon dissolution
Los Alamos National Laboratory, EES-16, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA
Department of Geosciences, Guyot Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
Isabel Koran
Department of Geosciences, Guyot Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
Blair Schoene
Department of Geosciences, Guyot Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
Richard A. Ketcham
Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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Short summary
Acid leaching is commonly used to remove damaged portions of zircon crystals prior to U–Pb dating. However, a basic understanding of the microstructural processes that occur during leaching is lacking. We present the first 3D view of zircon dissolution based on X-ray computed tomography data acquired before and after acid leaching. These data are paired with images of etched grain surfaces and Raman spectral data. We also reveal exciting opportunities for imaging radiation damage zoning in 3D.
Acid leaching is commonly used to remove damaged portions of zircon crystals prior to U–Pb...
