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X-Ray Diffraction Facility (XRD)

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The X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) facility located at NOCS provides a service for the qualitative or quantitative analysis of rock samples to determine bulk mineralogy and/or clay mineralogy. Samples are run on a Philips X`Pert pro XRD machine with a Cu X-ray tube. Mineral identification is undertaken using the JC PDS (powder diffraction studies) database.

Contact

PEARCE, RICHARD - +442380596477

Information

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School/Dept:
Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Building:
National Oceanography Centre
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