Advances in high-temperature and high-pressure experimental researches on non-traditional stable isotope equilibrium fractionation
Over the past two decades,the significant breakthroughs in multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(MC-ICP-MS)and chemical purification methods make it possible to measure small isotope fractionations with high precision.These technological advances have greatly promoted the application of non-traditional stable isotopes in the fields of environmental science,geosciences,and planetary science.In the meantime,experimental studies on the isotope fractionation conducted under different temperature and pressure conditions(simulated internal environments of the Earth and other planets)have become increasingly crucial,as they can provide direct experimental observations on isotope fractionation behaviors and mechanisms.In this article,we have summarily introduced commonly used equipments for high-temperature and high-pressure experimental studies on non-traditional isotopes and detailed methods for determining isotope equilibrium states of those experimental products,then have reviewed research progresses and achievements in the field of high-temperature and high-pressure experimental studies on fractionations of non-traditional isotopes of iron,silicon,chromium,nickel,and vanadium,in order to provide more references for relevant researchers.