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This episode explores best practices for preparing and analyzing samples containing zirconium and hafnium. Discover the unique challenges these "geochemical twins" present, from handling metals and oxides with HF to using sodium carbonate and tetraborate fusions. Learn how to maintain stability in solution and avoid common ICP interferences, especially when working with trace elements. Perfect for labs tackling complex matrices, this episode offers essential insights for reliable results in zirconium and hafnium analysis.

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