1. INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA MASS SPECTROMETER (ICP-MS)
The ICP-MS is a type of mass spectrometry capable of detecting metals and several non-metals at concentrations as low as one part in 1015 (part per quadrillion, ppq). An analytical technique used for elemental determinations. Delivers ultra-trace elemental analysis, ideal for environmental monitoring, geochemistry, and pharmaceutical research. Also, used widely in the geochemistry field for radiometric dating, in which it is used to analyze relative abundances of different isotopes, in particular uranium and lead.
Agilent 7700 series ICP-MS
2. SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE (SEM)
The Phenom world (now Thermo Fisher Scientific) ProX desktop Scanning electron microscope is an electron microscope that uses a beam of accelerated electrons as a source of illumination to produce images of samples by scanning the surface. Provides high-resolution imaging and surface analysis, essential for materials science, nanotechnology, and forensic investigations. The images produced gives information on topography, morphology and composition of a sample. The scanning electron microscope incorporated with EDS (energy dispersive spectrometry) provides information on elemental composition.
Phenom world ProX desktop Scanning Electron Microscope.
3. X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF)
X-ray fluorescence is the emission of characteristic "secondary" (or fluorescent) X-ray from a material that has been excited by bombarding with high-energy primary X-rays or gamma rays. The Rigaku NEX CG XRF works on energy-dispersive spectroscopic principles. The phenomenon is widely used for elemental analysis and chemical analysis. A rapid routine, relatively non-destructive technique for elemental composition analysis of rocks, minerals, sediments, fluids etc. in mining, cement production, quality control etc.
Rigaku NEX CG desktop XRF
4. X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER (XRD)
The powder X-ray diffractometer is a device for measuring and analyzing the structure of materials. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) is a rapid analytical technique primarily used for phase identification of a crystalline material and can provide information on unit cell dimensions. The Rigaku MiniFlex600C is a bench top XRD machine that has a variety of applications which includes; diffraction pattern comparison of polycrystalline materials such as powder samples as well as qualitative and semi-quantitative analyses. Determines crystal structures and mineral compositions, widely used in geology, pharmaceuticals, material development etc.
Rigaku MiniFlex600C XRD Machine
5. THE PICARRO WATER ANALYSER
The Picarro is a high-precision isotope analyzer used to measure stable isotopes in water. Accurately measures hydrogen and oxygen isotopes in water, crucial for hydrology, climate studies, environmental research etc. The Picarro L2120-i provides a platform for advanced research into all aspects of the water cycle: water vapour, liquid water, or water trapped in solids.
Picarro Water Isotope Analyzer
6. RESEARCH MICROSCOPE
The research microscope is a Leica DM 2700P coupled with FLEXACAM C1 and a Pelcon automatic point counter with a 32-inch NASCO television display. The instrument is used for petrographic studies and for calculating the modal percentage of minerals in a thin section of rock using the Pelcon point counter software.
LEICA DM 2700P with PELCON Point Counter
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