The theory and practical aspects of the techniques of sample preparation, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, acid decomposition and digestion, column separation, liquid elemental and isotopic analysis are studied. Other techniques including Mossbauer, infra-red spectroscopy, synchrotron methods will also be covered. An extensive term project is required where the student employs these techniques to hands-on study of a geological material
in the analytical laboratories of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering.
This course may not be offered every year.
(Lec: 2, Lab: 1, Tut: 0)