Research Article

High-Precision In Situ 87Sr/86Sr Analyses through Microsampling on Solid Samples: Applications to Earth and Life Sciences

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(a) Live image of the sample stage and drill bit shown by the digital camera placed next to the milling chuck; (b) microscope view image showing a zoned plagioclase crystal with drilling pattern. Two rasters (in yellow) are set up to drill the plagioclase core, whereas a line of spot is set up for the rim microdrilling.
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