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Chapter 10 - K–Ar, Ar–Ar and U–He Dating

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Alan P. Dickin
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Radiogenic Isotope Geology , pp. 240 - 273
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Note you can select to save to either the @free.kindle.com or @kindle.com variations. ‘@free.kindle.com’ emails are free but can only be saved to your device when it is connected to wi-fi. ‘@kindle.com’ emails can be delivered even when you are not connected to wi-fi, but note that service fees apply.

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