SERVICES

The FiLTER lab offers a range of analytical services covering a broad spectrum of analytical requirements:

• Analysis of over 60 elements in aqueous samples from parts per trillion to parts per million
• In-situ analysis of over 60 elements in solid samples from parts per billion to percent level concentrations
• Imaging and elemental mapping of samples
• Sample preparation facilities for both 'clean' and 'dirty' samples
• Consultation on analytical requirements and data analysis

 Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry

Three Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometers are housed in the FiLTER facility each with its own analytical niche along with a laser ablation sample introduction system.

Scanning Electron Microscopy

 The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) housed at FiLTER is equipped with a Field Emission Gun (FEG) for high resolution imaging in the nanometer to millimeter range and an Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) for determination of elemental compositions in the  percent range.

Electron Probe Micro Analysis

Electron Probe Micro Analysis (EPMA) instrumentation at the FilTER facility is used for high accuracy qualitative and quantitative chemical micro analysis in diverse fileds including; geochemistry, mineralogy, materials science and biochemistry