Rutgers University Microanalysis Facility: (aka "RUMrunner")
Rutgers University, Department of Geological Sciences
http://geology.rutgers.edu
Contact Information
Jeremy S. Delaney
732-445-3616
jsd@rci.rutgers.edu
Piscataway
NEW JERSEY
Instrument Type
ELECTRON MICROBEAM - EDS energy dispersive spectrometer
ELECTRON MICROBEAM - EMPA electron microprobe; wavelength dispersive spectrometers
ELECTRON MICROBEAM - EMPA electron microprobe; wavelength dispersive spectrometers
JEOL: JXA-8600 with automation update by AMB (2001)
Application:
Micro-imaging
Typical Use:
Analysis and imaging of extraterrestrial and terrestrial samples: Quantitative Spot analyis/Textural/Modal/zoning studies all possible using 4 WDS spectrometers (6 crystal choices) and integrated thin window EDS
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.
Training Session (short course) is offered.
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.
Training Session (short course) is offered.
User Fees:
Charges are based hourly rates either with and without assistance.
Daily rates and longer rates are available for fully trained research personnel that provide flexibility in scheduling and usage.
Daily rates and longer rates are available for fully trained research personnel that provide flexibility in scheduling and usage.
Instrument Priorities:
1. Funded research
2. Collaborative studies
3. Student projects
4. Outside visitors
5. Proof of concept experiments
2. Collaborative studies
3. Student projects
4. Outside visitors
5. Proof of concept experiments
Remote Use:
Yes but not implemented because of security issues.
Sample Preparation:
Users are responsible for sample preparation.
Details vary depending on application.
This should be discussed with lab personnel prior to scheduling time.
Details vary depending on application.
This should be discussed with lab personnel prior to scheduling time.
Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:
Comprehensive microanalytical standard suites available
Software:
Constantly changing as needs evolve, contact lab personnel for more information.
Educational Use:
Class demonstrations are available for undergraduates.
Undergraduate student research projects are invited.
Graduate student research projects are invited.
Undergraduate student research projects are invited.
Graduate student research projects are invited.
Support provided by:
NSF
NASA
Rutgers University
NASA
Rutgers University