Contact

E-Mail: c.muenker@uni-koeln.de
Fon: +49 221 470 3198
Homepage: http://www.geologie.uni-koeln.de/1935.html

Research topics

• Geochemistry
• Cosmochemistry
• Geochronology
• Volcanism
• Mass spectrometry

Resources and technologies

• Multicollector ICPMS: radiogenic and stable isotope measurements, isotope dilution measurements
• Quadrupole ICPMS: trace element measurements
• Geodating platform

Publications

• Herwartz, D., Nagel, T. J., Münker, C., Scherer, E.E., Froitzheim, N. (2011): Tracing two orogenic cycles in one eclogite sample by Lu–Hf garnet chronometry. Nature Geoscience 4 (1): 178-183
• Münker, C. (2010): A high field strength element perspective on early lunar differentiation. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 74 (24): 7340-7361
• Münker, C., Pfänder, J. A., Weyer, S., Büchl, A., Kleine, T., Mezger, K. (2003): Evolution of planetary cores and the Earth – Moon system from Nb/Ta systematics. Science 301: 84-87
• Kleine, T., Münker, C., Mezger, K., Palme, H. (2002): Rapid accretion and early core formation on asteroids and the terrestrial planets based on Hf-W chronometry. Nature 418: 952-955
• Scherer, E., Münker, C., Mezger, K. (2001): Calibration of the Lutetium – Hafnium clock. Science 293: 683-687
• full publication list: http://www.geologie.uni-koeln.de/2180.html