Analytical and imaging facilities
Scanning electron microscope image of a diatom.
The Natural History Museum offers comprehensive analytical imaging facilities and DNA sequencing consultancy service.
Our purpose-built laboratories are staffed by a team of specialists experienced in preparation, analysis and interpretation of a broad spectrum of biological, mineralogical and material specimens.
Our analytical capabilities and techniques include:
- world-class analytical facilities in modern purpose-built laboratories
- specialist personnel
- close liaison with researchers and curators
- electron probe microanalysis
- analytical scanning electron microscopy
- field emission scanning electron microscopy
- variable pressure scanning electron microscopy
- transmission electron microscopy
- inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy
- inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy
- ion chromatography
- infra-red spectroscopy
- powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction
- transmitted and reflected light microscopy of minerals, ores and rocks
- thin, ultra-thin and polished sectioning of rock and mineral specimens
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Imaging and Analysis Centre
Staffed by specialists in the preparation and analysis of geological and biological samples and synthetic materials. The facilities are available for consultancy work, use by Museum staff, research students and scientific visitors.
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Recent projects
A selection of some of our recent analytical and imaging consulting projects.
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For further information contact
NHM Consulting
Analytical Facilities
Natural History Museum
Department of Mineralogy
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5263
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 942 5811
Email us
NHM Consulting
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5019
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 5841
Email us: nhmconsulting@nhm.ac.uk