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THE TEPHROCHRONOLOGY ANALYTICAL UNIT |
Introduction
The Tephrochronology Analytical Unit was created in April 1999 to provide a centre for the analysis of volcanic glass (tephra) by electron or ion microprobe. The Unit provides a service to the earth and environmental science community. It is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and located in the Grant Institute of Earth Science at the University of Edinburgh.
Instrumentation
The Unit comprises a new five spectrometer Cameca SX100 electron microprobe for major and minor element analysis. A Cameca ims-4f and a Cameca ims 1270 ion microprobes are also available for trace element or isotopic measurements.
Contact Information
Additional information about the Tephrochonology Analytical Unit can be obtained by email or contacting:
Dr John Craven (ion microprobe)
Dr Chris Hayward (electron microprobe)
Grant Institute of Earth Science,
School of GeoSciences,
University of Edinburgh,
Kings Buildings,
West Mains Road,
Edinburgh.
EH9 3JW
Tel: 0131 650 8539 (or 5827)
Tel: 0131 650 5827 (or 8539)
Fax: 0131 668 3184