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Izalco Volcano
Electron Microprobe
Quantitative micrometer-scale Analysis of Major and Minor Elements in Rocks, Minerals, and Meteorites, Using Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry
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Electron Microprobe
 

  • Five fully automated wavelength-dispersive spectrometers + One energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer.
  • Digital electron and X-ray imaging capability.
  • Menu-driven, automated high-precision sample stage.
  • Analysis software using both UNIX-based and PC- based workstations.

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