Mr Colin MacRae operating the HyperProbe field-emission electron probe microanalyser.
Microcharacterisation
CSIRO's microcharacterisation team are supported by state-of-the-art laboratories featuring unique ultra-high resolution electron microscopy and microanalysis capabilities.
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28 February 2007 | Updated 14 October 2011
Overview
A large proportion of the Process Science and Engineering division's microcharacterisation facilities and services are housed at a state-of-the-art laboratory in Clayton, Victoria.
The equipment and expertise offered can provide valuable support to:
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industrial researchers
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scientific researchers.
The facilities and equipment available can be used to:
A large proportion of CSIRO's microcharacterisation facilities and services are housed in Clayton, Victoria.
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analyse specimen surfaces to identify elemental composition and concentration
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characterise chemical composition of specimens
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determine elemental speciation at parts per million levels
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develop models for understanding materials at an atomic level.
The laboratory also offers access to:
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a luminescence database which provides valuable data for analysing the luminescence within minerals and compounds
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a large suite of microanalysis standards
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sample preparation laboratories
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a TelePresence system that provides registered users with remote video-enabled access to the staff and equipment at the laboratory in Clayton, Victoria.
Capabilities
Electron probe microanalysis, a non-destructive technique used to analyse specimen surfaces for elemental concentration and speciation, can potentially be used to identify mineralogical related problems across a range of industries.
A recently developed luminescence database provides a useful tool for those analysing luminescence within minerals and mineral products.
Services and facilities
The JEOL 8500F-CL HyperProbe field-emission gun electron probe microanalyser (FEG-EPMA) is a world-leading instrument for high-resolution and high-sensitivity microanalysis of solid samples.
The FEI Quanta field-emission gun environmental scanning electron microscope (FEG-ESEM) can be used for high-resolution imaging and quantitative chemical analysis.
CSIRO's sample preparation laboratory offers expertise in sample preparation for use with microcharacterisation techniques.
CSIRO's TelePresence system is a software package that allows off-site clients and collaborators to interact with our expert operators, share data, and control our scientific equipment.
Quantum mechanical modelling can be used to complement experimental measurements such as soft x-ray spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy to develop a better understanding of materials at the atomic level.
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