Description:

• High precision He-gas driven pycnometer for non-destructive measurement of matrix volume of rocks (AccuPyc, micromeritics)

Specification:

• Chamber size: 1, 3.5, 10 ccm (AccuPyc 1340), 100 ccm (AccuPyc 1030)
• Accuracy: ~ 0.06%
• Pressure: < 0.14 MPa (gas)

Description: 

• Broad Ion Beam (BIB) polisher (Jeol IB-19520CCP) operating with an Ar-Ion beam for damage-free preparation of 1 - 2 sq mm large, almost planar surfaces. This allows high-resolution SEM analysis of fine-grained material such as clays and shales, including detailed investigations of texture and fabric of their pores.

Specification:

• Sample size: 10 x 8 x 3 mm
• Temperature: ~ -140 °C to 30 °C (coolant: liquid nitrogen)
• Acceleration voltage: 2 - 8 kV
• Milling speed: ~ 500 µm / hour