Refining Earth's Ocean Oxygenation History Using Molybdenum and Thallium Isotopes
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[Thesis]
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Ostrander, Chadlin M.
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Anbar, Ariel D.
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Arizona State University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2020
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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276
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Ph.D.
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Arizona State University
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2020
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Isotope ratios of some trace metals have proven useful for tracking Earth's ocean oxygenation history. As the limitations of some of these isotope systems are realized, it becomes increasingly important to develop new and complementary systems. This dissertation examines the utility of molybdenum (δ98Mo) and thallium (δ205Tl) isotope compositions preserved in ancient marine shales to track past ocean oxygenation. My approach is as follows: (1) as an initial exercise, apply the well-established Mo isotope system to a set of ancient shales; (2) validate the use of the newly developed Tl isotope system; and finally (3) examine the potential of applying Mo and Tl isotopes in tandem.