Imaging and Analysis Centre

The 3D visualisation laboratory has three scanners for digitising large-scale objects and specimens sized from 2cm to 3m.

We use specialist techniques to determine the concentrations of elements and chemical species in a wide range of samples.

Micro-CT is a non-invasive and non-destructive technique that uses X-rays to create 3D models of the internal and external features of specimens.

In confocal microscopy, an object is scanned using a laser beam to build up the image a line at a time.

The electron microscope is a type of microscope that uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen.

The Light Microscopy Facility houses state-of-the-art microscopy systems that allow scientists from all over the world to see beyond the limits of the naked eye.

Our electron probe microanalysis instruments allow us to conduct qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis of samples.

The mineral preparation laboratory prepares specimens from the collections for further analysis with SEM, geochemical and optical description/identification. 

A tool for phase identification, quantification and crystal structure analysis.