The Electron Microscopy and Mineral Analysis Division of The Natural History Museum provides comprehensive analytical and imaging facilities to Museum staff, students and scientific visitors.

These services are also available as a consultancy service at competitive prices. The laboratories are well equipped with a wide range of modern facilities and are staffed by specialists experienced in the preparation, analysis and interpretation of a broad spectrum of biological, mineral and material specimens.

Techniques include:

• Electron probe microanalysis.
• Neutron activation analysis.
• Classical rock and mineral analysis.
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy.
• Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry.
• CHN analysis.
• Infrared spectroscopy.
• Powder and single crystal X-ray and electron diffraction.
• Ion chromatography.
• Transmitted and reflected light microscopy of minerals, ores and rocks.
• High resolution scanning electron microscopy.
• Low voltage scanning electron microscopy.
• Environmental scanning electron microscopy.
• Thin, ultra-thin and polished sectioning of minerals and material specimens.

For further information contact :

Terry Williams
Acting Head of Electron Microscopy and Mineral Analysis
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road London SW7 5BD UK
Tel. 0171 938 8863 / 9353 Fax. 0171 938 9397
Email: T.Williams@nhm.ac.uk

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