Frequently Asked Questions on Lead Isotopic Ratios

1. Are you able to measure Lead 210?

No, we do not currently offer Lead 210. At this time we offer precise measurements for ²⁰⁶Pb/²⁰⁴Pb, ²⁰⁷Pb/²⁰⁴Pb, ²⁰⁸Pb/²⁰⁴Pb, ²⁰⁸Pb/²⁰⁶Pb, and ²⁰⁷Pb/²⁰⁶Pb ratios. Learn more about the lead isotopes we currently measure. 

2. Can zircon material be submitted for dating?

While this material can be submitted for isotopic analysis, we do not provide any chronology services through our lead analysis.

3. What precision does Pb yield?

The lead isotope method uncertainty of NIST SRM 981 standard solution varied from ±0.000047 to  ±0.000023 (%95 CI) for ²⁰⁷Pb/²⁰⁶Pb .

Page last updated: April 2021