Analytical methods
Microprobe
Short description:
- space-resolved, non destructive element analysis
- equipped with 5 spectrometers
- element analysis from atomic number > 4 (Be) (detection limit 10-100 ppm)
- coupled WDX and EDX system
Laser Ablation
Short description:
- UV-femtosecond laser ablation
- Wavelength of 196 & 262 nm
- Applications: Stable and radiogenic Isotope systems
Thermo Finnigan Neptune MC-ICP-MS
Short description:
- 9 Faraday Detektors, axial SEM + 2 CDD
- Applications: Stable and radiogenic Isotope systems
- Coupled with FS-Laser
Thermo-Scientific Element XR HR-ICP-MS
Short description:
- High mass resolution > 10 000 (M/ΔM)
- Applications: trase element analyses
- Coupled with FS-Laser
ICP-OES
Short description:
- Varian Vista Pro Axial ICP-OES
- Detektion range: 165 - 785 nm
- Coupled with FS-Laser
- Applications: major and minor element analyses
Clean laboratory
Short description:
- Clean room Class 1000
- Metal-free Laboratory for probe preparations
Karl-Fischer Titration
Short description:
- Measurement of released water with a titrator CA100 (Mitsubishi®)
UV-VIS Spektroskopie
Short description:
- Determination of Fe2+/Fe3+- ratio of solid materials such as minerals, glasses and rocks
- Shimadzu UV 1800
CS-Analysator
Short description:
- ELTRA CS 800 analyzer
- Analyses of carbon and sulfur concentrations in metals, plants, and rocks
Impedance Spectroscopy
Short description:
- Determination of dielectric properties of solids in a wide conductivity range