Analytical and imaging facilities
Recent projects
Analytical Variable Pressure SEM used for rapid high-resolution imaging and micro-analysis of uncoated samples
- Mineral deposit analysis
A study of the alteration of niobium minerals from an ore deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. ( European Commission)
- Space debris analysis
Imaging and analysis of micro-impact damage in sections of solar panels from the Hubble Telescope.
(European Space Agency and Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council) - Microscopic studies of parasites
Investigations into the effects of water salinity on the spread of schistosomiasis in the Senegal River Basin, and the role of different species of freshwater snail in the transmission of human schistosomiasis.
(European Commission) - Image database
Compilation and publication of a database of FTIR spectra from collection-based minerals.
(Chapman & Hall) - Chemical and structural analysis
Investigations into cation exchange properties of clays and hydrous minerals.
(Shanks and McEwan Ltd) - DNA analysis
DNA sequences of the ribosomal intergenic spacer for three species of schistosoma.
(Medical Research Council)
Other clients include:
Taylor Woodrow
European Space Technology Centre
English Heritage
KHA Consultancy (Germany)
DRB Materials Technology
Eastman Dental Hospital
Sotheby's Gem Testing Laboratory
The Times
SPE Film & Video Production
Dorling Kindersley
Plowden & Smith Ltd
Find out more about our Analytical and imaging facilities consulting services.
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For further information contact
Terry Williams
Natural History Museum
Department of Mineralogy
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5663
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 942 5811
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NHM Consulting
Kristina Duffin
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5816
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 5841
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