Initial Publication Date: May 17, 2007
Browse Geochemical Analytical Instruments and Techniques
Each of these pages contains information about each instrument or technique including what it is, fundamental principles, how it works, applications, strengths and limitations, sample preparation, data collection, results, and preparation, and if available, literature and teaching activities/resources.
X-ray Crystallography
- Single-crystal X-ray Diffraction--Christine M. Clark, Eastern Michigan University and Barbara L. Dutrow, Louisiana State University
- X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD)--Barbara L. Dutrow, Louisiana State University and Christine M. Clark, Eastern Michigan University
- Grazing Incident X-ray Diffraction (GIXRD) and X-ray Reflectivity (XRR) -- David Mogk, Montana State University; on thin films and coatings determines phase identification (GIXRD) and density, thickness and surface rougness (XRR). This webpage is linked from the Analytical Methods used in Nanoscience module.
Electron Microbeam
- Electron Probe Micro-analyzer (EPMA)--John Goodge, University of Minnesota-Duluth
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)--Susan Swapp, University of Wyoming
- Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS)--Darrell Henry, Louisiana State University and John Goodge, University of Minnesota-Duluth
- Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)--John Goodge, University of Minnesota-Duluth
- Back-Scattered Electron Imaging (BSE)--John Goodge, University of Minnesota at Duluth
- X-ray Elemental Mapping--John Goodge, University of Minnesota-Duluth
- Cathodoluminescence (SEM-CL)--Darrell Henry, Louisiana State University
- Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction (EBSD)--Susan Swapp, University of Wyoming
- Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)-- David Mogk, Montana State University
Elemental Analysis
- X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)--Karl Wirth, Macalester College and Andy Barth, Indiana University~Purdue University, Indianapolis
- Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA)--Nelson Eby, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Using Geochemical Data--Karl Wirth, Macalester College
Mass Spectrometers--Magnetic Sector
- Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS)--Paul Mueller, University of Florida and Jeff Vervoort, Washington State University
- Multicollector-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICPMS)--Jeff Vervoort, Washington State University and Paul Mueller,University of Florida
- Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (SIMS)--Paul Mueller, University of Florida and Jeff Vervoort, Washington State University
- Gas Source--Steve Dunn, Mount Holyoke College
Micro-Imaging Instruments
- Petrographic Microscope
- X-ray Computed Tomography (CT)--Richard Ketcham, University of Texas at Austin
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)--Susan Swapp, University of Wyoming
- SEM-Cathodoluminescence (SEM-CL)--Darrell Henry, Louisiana State University
- Optical Cathodoluminescence (Op-CL)--Darrell Henry, Louisiana State University
Surface Spectroscopies
- Time Of Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)--David W. Mogk, Montana State University
- Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)-- David Mogk, Montana State University
- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)--David Mogk, Montana State University (note, this links to an instrumentation page in the Teaching Nanoscience Across the STEM Curriculum module)
- Grazing Incident X-ray Diffraction (GIXRD) and X-ray Reflectivity (XRR) -- David Mogk, Montana State University; on thin films and coatings determines phase identification (GIXRD) and density, thickness and surface rougness (XRR). This webpage is linked from the Analytical Methods used in Nanoscience module.
Other Spectroscopies
- Mossbauer Spectroscopy--M. Darby Dyar, Department of Astronomy, Mount Holyoke College
- Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)--Nancy McMillan, New Mexico State University
Supporting Information Sheets
- Generation of Chracteristic X-rays--Darrell Henry, Louisiana State University
- Bragg's Law--Darrell Henry, Louisiana State University; Nelson Eby, University of Massachusetts - Lowell; John Goodge, University of Minnesota - Duluth; and David Mogk, Montana State University
- Electron Beam - Sample Interactions--Darrell Henry, Louisiana State University
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