Department of Earth Sciences

Southern Methodist University
http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Academics/Departments/EarthSciences/Research/Programs/Geology

Contact Information

Roy Beavers

214-768-2756

rbeavers@smu.edu

Dallas

TEXAS

Instrument Type

X-RAY DIFFRACTION - XRD X-ray powder diffractometer

Rigaku Ultima III

Application:

Mineral structure (atomic)
Chemical State
Whole-rock analysis (major and trace element)

Typical Use:

Powder Diffraction

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.
Visitors are invited to work in the lab to design and do the work yourself.

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:

ICDD database
JADE

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:

Institutional Support