Polarizing Petrographic Microscope and Cameras
- Nikon Optiphot polarizing petrographic microscope
- Transmitted and reflected light capabilities
- Lumenera Infinity 2 digital camera and Infinity Analyze software
- Sony color CCD camera and monitor for demonstrations
Rigaku Supermini200
- Benchtop WDXRF with 3 crystals, 2 detectors, 12 position sample holder and sample spinning capability
X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
- Jordan Valley Applied Radiation EX-6500 EDXRF with primary and secondary excitation using Rh anode tubes
- Quantitative and qualitative elemental analysis of solids, powders, slurries and liquids
- Analysis of geological, chemical, archeological, industrial, and biological samples
X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Sample Preparation Bench
- Pressed pellet (X-Press) and borate fusion (Katanax K-1) sample preparation
Pellet Press
- Spex 3624B X-press for pressed pellets
- Pellets pressed at 25 tons of pressure
Katanax K1 electric fluxer for XRF glass disks
- ~ 2:1 Lithium tetraborate:lithium metaborate flux + lithium bromide
- 95% platinum + 5 % gold crucibles
- Fusion performed at 1025 degrees C
Sample Melting in the Fluxer
Tilting of the Fluxer for Pouring
- Red-hot disk at bottom is the mold
Molten Sample Being Poured Into Mold
The Cooled Glass Disk
X-ray Diffractometer
- Philips PW1729 automated powder diffractometer (Cu tube)
- Phase identification and characterization
Millipore Filter Setup
- Produces oriented clay samples for XRD analysis
Water Chemistry Testing
- Electrochemical and colormetric test equipment for testing drinking and environmental waters
