EPMA lab in Athens
Initial Publication Date: December 8, 2020
Agricultural University of Athens
Contact Information
Ioannis Baziotis
+306975967914
ibaziotis@aua.gr
Athens-Greece
Instrument Type
MPA electron microprobe; wavelength dispersive spectrometers
JEOL JXA-8900 Superprobe
Application:
Micro-imaging
Typical Use:
1. WDS In-situ spot analysis
2. X-ray mapping
3. Qualitative WDS scans
2. X-ray mapping
3. Qualitative WDS scans
Conditions for Use:
Submitted samples will be analyzed on a contract basis (i.e. lab personnel will do the work)
User Fees:
Currently, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we accept samples for analysis only. Please contact lab manager (Ioannis Baziotis) for current rates.
Instrument Priorities:
Priority for use of the instrument is for funded research, followed by lab visitors, and students.
Remote Use:
Unfortunately remote access is not possible
Sample Preparation:
The samples should be in the form either normal rectangular thin sections, or 1΄΄ epoxy mounts. The surface should be well polished. Since we perform the work on the EPMA, the coating is necessary. Coating can be done
Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:
We have a complete series of Smithsonian standards, along with metals. We can do a series of analytical work for most of the elements. Please ask us.
Software:
Educational Use:
Undergraduate student research projects are invited Graduate student research projects are invited
