Concentration and Isotopic Composition of O2 and N2 in Trapped Gases of the Vostok Ice Core

Data Contributors BENDER, MICHAEL Parameters ICE SHEETS ISOTOPES SNOW/ICE CHEMISTRY Instruments MASS SPECTROMETERS

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These data describe the d18O of O2, d15N of N2, d18Oatm, and O2/N2 ratios of trapped gases in the Vostok ice core from East Antarctica. The investigator used a mass spectrometer to measure gas concentrations and isotopic compositions. Data extend to approximately 420,000 years ago. Two different age models are included.

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Bender, M. 2002. Concentration and isotopic composition of O2 and N2 in trapped gases of the Vostok ice core. Boulder, CO: National Snow and Ice Data Center. Digital media.

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