Department of Geological Sciences

Southern Methodist University
http://www.smu.edu/geology/resources.htm

Contact Information

Roy Beavers

214-768-2756

rbeavers@smu.edu

Dallas

TEXAS

Instrument Type

ELECTRON MICROBEAM - SEM scanning electron microscope (including BSE, back-scattered electron detector) ELECTRON MICROBEAM - EDS energy dispersive spectrometer

Leo 1450VPSE SEM with EDAX EDS

Application:

Surface analysis Micro-imaging

Typical Use:

Imaging and elemental analysis

Conditions for Use:

  • Submitted samples will be analyzed on a contract basis (i.e. lab personnel will do the work)
  • Visitors are invited to work in the lab to work with lab personnel

User Fees:

Contact lab manager for rates

Instrument Priorities:

Department users

Remote Use:

No

Sample Preparation:

  • Some prep equipment available.
  • Contact lab manager for details.

Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:

Software:

Educational Use:

  • Class demonstrations are available for undergraduates
  • Class demonstrations are available for K-12
  • Undergraduate student research projects are invited
  • Graduate student research projects are invited


Support provided by:

NSF Grant