Initial Publication Date: May 18, 2006
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
