Sample Preparation Lab

The experimental and analytical labs are supported with a fully equipped sample preparation lab which includes:

• A Stratorius Genius ME235S analytical balance with 0.015 mg precision
• A Lampert PUK U3 welder
• A Nikon binocular microscope with variable magnification, transmitted and reflected light
• A large volume drying oven
• A fume hood
• A K.D.Unipress WS-22 wire saw with 30 microns-thick wire
• An in house-built variable-speed micro-saw equipped with 0.15 mm thick diamond cutting wheels
• Eppendorf automatic micropipettes with variable ranges
• Mitituyo micrometer with 1 μm accuracy and precision

In addition, the department maintains a sample preparation laboratory with various size rock cutting saws, petrographic thin section preparation, rock crushing facilities and a magnetic separator.

Also, we have access to drill presses, lathes, a grinder and a band saw.