Contact us
- 10 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Ave, Room 205
- Macquarie University
- NSW 2109
- T: +61 (2) 9850 4402
- E: mqga@mq.edu.au
Equipment for in-situ microanalysis
We have a wide range of in-situ microanalysis facilities, including laser ablation systems, specialised scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), electron microprobes, microscopes and spectrometers.
Laser Ablation ICP-MS
Available analyses include:
- Hf isotopes.
- Zircons U-Pb dating.
- Trace element mapping and imaging.
- Split stream simultaneous analysis of Os isotopic ratios and PGE concentrations.
- Rb-Sr dating of minerals with high Rb/Sr ratios.
We have a number of Laser Ablation Systems that can be attached to our various ICP-MSs, including:
- Photon Machines Excite Excimer Laser Ablation System.
- Photon Analyte G2 Excimer Laser Ablation System.
- Teledyne LSX 213.
Specialised SEM and Electron Microprobe
Available analyses include:
- High-resolution quantitative and qualitative imaging in either high or low vacuum
- EDX elemental mapping by SEM
- Electron backscatter diffraction analysis
- Quantitative mineral mapping and deconvolution
FEI Field Emission SEM with Nanomin Software Package
Specifications
- Typical Sample: Polished Thin Sections, Disks, or Mounts
- Field Emission
- 5-30 kV Emission
- Secondary Electron and Backscatter imaging
- 2x Bruker XFlash 6|30 EDX Detectors
- Liquid Nitrogen Condenser
Location
E5A – 11 Wally’s Walk, Room B11
Contact
Sean Murray
T: +61 (2) 9850 6121
E: sean.murray@mq.edu.au
Zeiss EVO|MA 15 SEM with Aztec Software Package
Specifications
- Typical Sample: Polished Thin Sections, Disks, or Mounts
- Tungsten Filament
- Backscatter and Secondary Electron Imaging
- Oxford Instruments X-Max EDX
- Horiba iHR320 Spectral Cathodoluminescence
Location
E5B - 10 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue, Room 123
Contact
Timothy Murphy
T: +61 (2) 9850 8258
E: timothy.d.murphy@mq.edu.au
Cameca SX 100 Electron Microprobe
Specifications
- Typical Sample: Polished Thin Sections, Disks, or Mounts
- Tungsten Filament
Location
E5B - 10 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue, Room 123
Contact
Timothy Murphy
T: +61 (2) 9850 8258
E: timothy.d.murphy@mq.edu.au
Optical Spectroscopy
Available analyses include:
- Raman spectrometry: Non-destructive vibrational spectroscopy for phase determination.
- Infrared spectrometry and automated mapping.
JR Horiba LabRAM Evolution Confocal Micro Raman Spectrometer
Specifications
- Equipped with four lasers (473, 514, 638, & 735 nm wavelength)
- SWIFT and Duoscan rapid imaging
- >0.4 cm-1 spectral resolution
- 1 µm spatial resoltution
- Likam peltier element cooling stage
- Raman probe for large samples
Location
E5B - 10 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue, Room 221
Contact
Timothy Murphy
T: +61 (2) 9850 8258
E: timothy.d.murphy@mq.edu.au
Thermo Fisher Nicolet iN 10 Infrared Microscope
Location
E5B - 10 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue, Room 221
Contact
Timothy Murphy
T: +61 (2) 9850 8258
E: timothy.d.murphy@mq.edu.au