Equipment for sample preparation

Fixed diamond grinder for the simultaneous preparation of sixteen thin-sections. Controlled to 1 µm.

Automatic diamond saw for eight thin sections.

Automated fusion instrument for the preparation of glass disks for XRF as well as borate and per­oxide solutions for AA and ICP analysis.

Heavy duty block saw with diamond blade for wet cutting of rock samples.

Basic crushing of rock samples

Vibrating cup mill for fine grinding of rock, mineral or sediment samples.

Containers with ring and puck of soft hardened steel, stainless steel or agate can be used.

Jaw crusher for comminution of rock samples.