Services

Whole rock analysis - total oxide determinations in silicate rocks, clays, soils, coal fly ashes, slags, mineral concentrates, cements, limestones, phosphates, laterites, iron ores, etc.

Trace element analysis of geological materials, coal fly ashes, and contaminated soils.

Semiquant analysis of solids and liquids - multi-element semi-quantitative 'screening' of contaminated soils, impurities in metal alloys, chemical compounds and raw materials.

Wear metals analysis of oils and greases - including wear metals in engine oils, refrigeration and hydraulic oils.

Physical and chemical analysis of lubricating oils and greases, SOAP (spectrographic oil analysis programme).

Organic materials analysis - macro and trace elements in animal tissues, plants, foodstuffs, environmental solids, coals and polymers.

Metal alloy analysis - individual trace elements in steels, solders, brasses, zinc and aluminium base alloys.

X-ray diffraction analysis is an essential tool for the identification and quantification of minerals, compounds and other crystalline substances.