Exploring mechanisms leading to composition errors in monazite (CePO4) analysed with atom probe tomography
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| author | Veret, Tom Delaroche, Fabien Blum, Ivan Houard, Jonathan Klaes, Benjamin Mouton, Isabelle De-Geuser, Frederic Seydoux-Guillaume, Anne-Magali Vurpillot, François |
| author_facet | Veret, Tom Delaroche, Fabien Blum, Ivan Houard, Jonathan Klaes, Benjamin Mouton, Isabelle De-Geuser, Frederic Seydoux-Guillaume, Anne-Magali Vurpillot, François |
| contents | Monazite (CePO4) is widely used in U-Th-Pb geochronology due to its reliable age determinations, although isotopic disturbances often require nanoscale investigation to better understand the mechanisms at play. Atom Probe Tomography (APT) offers unique capabilities for nanoscale chemical analysis and 3D atomic reconstruction but presents challenges for insulating materials such as CePO4, particularly due to oxygen loss during field evaporation. This study investigates the effects of laser wavelength, energy, metallic coatings and detection device on mass spectrum optimization and compositional accuracy in synthetic CePO4 samples. Results show that shorter laser wavelengths (260 nm) enhance peak resolution, particularly when combined with advanced reflectron configurations, as demonstrated with the LEAP 6000 XR. Chromium coatings further improve thermal dissipation and reduce noise levels. However, compositional measurements reveal systematic underestimation of oxygen and overestimation of P and Ce, likely influenced by preferential low-field element evaporation. These findings highlight the need to carefully tune experimental parameters to mitigate quantification biases and enhance the reliability of APT analyses for geological materials. |
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| spellingShingle | Exploring mechanisms leading to composition errors in monazite (CePO4) analysed with atom probe tomography Veret, Tom Delaroche, Fabien Blum, Ivan Houard, Jonathan Klaes, Benjamin Mouton, Isabelle De-Geuser, Frederic Seydoux-Guillaume, Anne-Magali Vurpillot, François Materials Science Instrumentation and Detectors Monazite (CePO4) is widely used in U-Th-Pb geochronology due to its reliable age determinations, although isotopic disturbances often require nanoscale investigation to better understand the mechanisms at play. Atom Probe Tomography (APT) offers unique capabilities for nanoscale chemical analysis and 3D atomic reconstruction but presents challenges for insulating materials such as CePO4, particularly due to oxygen loss during field evaporation. This study investigates the effects of laser wavelength, energy, metallic coatings and detection device on mass spectrum optimization and compositional accuracy in synthetic CePO4 samples. Results show that shorter laser wavelengths (260 nm) enhance peak resolution, particularly when combined with advanced reflectron configurations, as demonstrated with the LEAP 6000 XR. Chromium coatings further improve thermal dissipation and reduce noise levels. However, compositional measurements reveal systematic underestimation of oxygen and overestimation of P and Ce, likely influenced by preferential low-field element evaporation. These findings highlight the need to carefully tune experimental parameters to mitigate quantification biases and enhance the reliability of APT analyses for geological materials. |
| title | Exploring mechanisms leading to composition errors in monazite (CePO4) analysed with atom probe tomography |
| topic | Materials Science Instrumentation and Detectors |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.02617 |