Dr Zongshou Yu

Theses, Publications, Conference Papers and Reports

Theses

Z. Yu, 1996. Spectroscopic studies of the adsorption of polyhydroxy organic compounds on alumina and gibbsite. MSc thesis, School of Applied Chemistry, Curtin University of Technology.

Z. Yu, 2000. Development and application of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometric techniques for the precise measurement of trace elements and lead isotopic compositions in geological materials. PhD thesis, Centre for Ore Deposit Research/School of Earth Sciences, University of Tasmania.

Journal Publications

Z. Yu, 1987. Improvement of precipitating conditions in potassium fluoride silicate volumetry. Rock and Mineral Analysis, 6, 240-241.

A. T. Townsend, Z. Yu, P. McGoldrick and J. A. Hutton, 1998. Precise lead isotope ratios in Australian galena samples by high resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, 13, 809-813.

W. van Bronswijk, H. R. Watling and Z. Yu, 1999. A study of the adsorption of acyclic polyols on hydrated alumina. Colloids and Surfaces, 157, 85-99.

P. Robinson, A. T. Townsend, Z. Yu and C. Münker, 1999. Determination of scandium, yttrium and rare earth elements in rocks by high resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Geostandards Newsletter: The Journal of Geostandards and Geoanalysis, 23, 31-46.

N. Vachirapatama, P. Doble, Z. Yu and P. R. Haddad, 1999. Determination of niobium (v) and tantalum (v) as 2-(5-bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-diethylaminophenol (Br-PADAP)-citrate ternary complexes in geological materials using ion-interaction reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Chromatographia, 50, 601-606.

Z. Yu, P. Robinson, A. T. Townsend, C. Münker and A. J. Crawford, 2000. Determination of high field strength elements, Rb, Sr, Mo, Sb, Cs, Tl and Bi at ng g-1 levels in geological reference materials by magnetic sector ICP-MS after HF/HClO4 high pressure digestion. Geostandards Newsletter: The Journal of Geostandards and Geoanalysis, 24, 39-50.

N. Vachirapatama, P. Doble, Z. Yu, M. Macka and P. R. Haddad, 2001. Separation of niobium (V) and tantalum (V) as ternary complexes with citrate and metallochromic ligands by capillary electrophoresis. Analytica Chimica Acta, 434, 301-307.

Z. Yu, P. Robinson and P. McGoldrick, 2001. An evaluation of methods for the chemical decomposition of geological materials for trace element determination using ICP-MS. Geostandards Newsletter: The Journal of Geostandards and Geoanalysis. 25, 199-217.

Z. Yu, M. D. Norman and P. Robinson, 2003. Major and trace element analysis of silicate rocks by XRF and laser ablation ICP-MS using lithium borate fused glasses: Matrix effects, instrument response and results for international reference materials. Journal of Geostandards and Geoanalysis. 27, 67-89.

Conference and Seminar Presentations

Z. Yu, 1987. Calculating analytical results with a pocket programming computer. Paper delivered at the annual conference of Geological Association of Chaohu, Anhui, China, August.

Z. Yu, A. T. Townsend and P. McGoldrick, 1998. Precise and accurate Pb isotope ratios in geological samples by sector field ICP-MS. Paper presented at the 5th Australasian Symposium – Applied ICP Mass Spectrometry, Perth, WA, Australia, December.

Z. Yu, P. Robinson, A. T. Townsend and A. J. Crawford, 1998. Analysis of low level REE, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sb, Cs, Hf, Ta, Bi, Th and U in rock standards by high resolution ICP-MS after high pressure digestion. Paper presented at the 5th Australasian Symposium – Applied ICP Mass Spectrometry, Perth, WA, Australia, December.

Z. Yu, M. Norman and P. McGoldrick, 2000. Precise measurement of lead isotope ratios in sulfides by quadrupole ICPMS. Abstracts and Proceedings, Beyond 2000 New Frontiers in Isotope Geoscience (Lorne, Australia) 197-200.

Z. Yu and P. Robinson, 2000. Chemical decomposition of geological materials for trace element determination using ICP-MS. Poster presented at the 4th International Conference on the Analysis of Geological and Environmental Materials, Lorraine, France, August.

N. Vachirapatama, P. Doble, Z. Yu, M. Macka and P. R. Haddad, 2000. Separation of ternary complexes of niobium(V) and tantalum(V) with metallochromic ligands and citrate using capillary electrophoresis, International Ion Chromatography Symposium IICS 2000, Nice, France, 11-14 September, poster presentation No. 99.

Z. Yu, 2002. Lead isotope analysis using Agilent 4500 ICP-MS and its application to Lady Loretta deposit. Agilent ICP-MS User’s Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, July.

Z. Yu, M. Lee, B. Graham, M. Whitby and R. Trengove. 2003. Analysis of brominated flame retardants (polybrominated biphenyls PBBs) by GC-ICP-MS. Seminar series on Extending Gas Chromatography-Advances in Sampling and Detector Techniques. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, July.

Research Reports

Z. Yu and D. E. Giles, 1989. Autopsy of failed lead-acid batteries. A special issue on Project Report, organised by the Energy Institute, Murdoch University.

W. Chen and Z. Yu, 1992. AES-determination of 16 trace elements in geochemical samples. A Research Report, Lab. of Regional Geological Surveying Party of Anhui.

R. D. Marco and Z. Yu, 1997. Extension of the life and enhancement of the energy density of maintenance-free lead/acid batteries. Quarterly Report for the Project - Premature Capacity Loss in Lead/Acid Batteries, November 1996 to January 1997, School of Applied Chemistry, Curtin University of Technology.

Z. Yu and M. Norman, 2000. Investigation on measurement of trace elements in fused whole rock glasses by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Research report, Centre for Ore Deposit Research, University of Tasmania.

Z. Yu and R. Trengove, 2003. Elemental analysis of barites and organic solvent washed crude oil residues using Agilent 7500 ICP-MS. A report for VRMT International Australia P/L, Separation Science and Engineering Laboratory, School of Engineering Science, Murdoch University.

Z. Yu, M. Lee and R. Trengove, 2003. Hydrocarbon analysis of deposits collected from inner gas pipeline using the Agilent GC-MS. A report for Gas Measurement & Auditing Pty Ltd, School of Engineering Science, Murdoch University.

Z. Yu and R. Trengove, 2003. Sulfur, iron and other inorganic compositions of deposits collected from inner gas pipeline using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. A report for Gas Measurement & Auditing Pty Ltd, School of Engineering Science, Murdoch University.

Z. Yu and R. Trengove, 2003. Feasibility study of the analysis of impurities in zirconia samples using microwave and ICP-MS. Research project report for Millennium Chemicals. School of Engineering Science, Murdoch University.

Z. Yu and R. Trengove, 2003. Analysis of impurities in zirconia samples using the Milestone microwave digestion system and ICP-MS. Research project report for Millennium Chemicals. School of Engineering Science, Murdoch University.

Z. Yu and R. Trengove, 2003. Analysis of impurities in zirconia samples using the Anton Paar microwave digestion system and ICP-MS. Research project report for Millennium Chemicals. School of Engineering Science, Murdoch University.