OFFER
- Secondary electron (SE) imaging - photomicrographs of forms and structures of solid surfaces
- Backscattered electron (BSE) imaging - photomicrographs showing the differentiation of phases of solid surfaces
- Qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of elemental composition using an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS)
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of elemental composition using a wavelength-dispersive spectrometer (WDS)
- Maps and elements distribution patterns in a given area or along a line
- CL images and spectra in the range of 200-900 nm
- Dating of accessory minerals (e.g. monazites) by the CHIME method (under development)
APPLICATION
- mineralogical and petrographical investigations, including examination of sequencing of minerals crystallization, in igneous and metamorphic rocks; identification of minerals and their parageneses; defining the phase composition of accessory and ore minerals; identification of diagenetic minerals
- studies regarding environmental protection and environmental geology, including the identification of asbestos and heavy metals, soil contamination studies, analysis of dusts in filters, and sewage sludge
- material science
- micropaleontology and microbiology
- archaeology
- preservation of monuments and works of art, including analysis of pigments, grounds and paint layers
- and in many other fields of science and technology, such as criminology, medicine, cosmetology as well as in industry (metallurgy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, ceramics and electronics)