Laboratory of Scanning Electron Microscopy
Service Information
The Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory at the Department of Earth Sciences supports teaching and researching activities in both Geological and Materials Sciences. The SEM allows quantitative microanalysis of materials thanks to its standardized EDS system.
Booking
Through a contact the scientific manager.
Instrumentation
ZEISS DSM 940A Scanning Electron Microscope with standardized OXFORD LINK ISIS Microanalysis System.
Application fields
- Mineralogy and Petrography - morphological study and quantitative chemical analysis of minerals and rocks.
- Paleontology - compositional and morphological analysis of fossils and microfossils.
- Cultural Heritage - characterization of archaeological artifacts (ceramics, glass).
- Cultural Heritage - characterization of archaeological artifacts (ceramics, glass).