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Characterization methods for geology and mining

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Overview article
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Norlab
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Date of creation: 
8 January 2024
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13642

Norlab offers a whole range of testing and sample preparation instruments for geological samples.

In the field of geology pores play an important role for various processes, whereas sediments are often characterized by particle size and particle shape.

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is an ideal method for elemental analysis of geological samples. Unlike X-ray fluorescence (XRF), LIBS has no difficulty in measuring elements lighter than silicon.

 

 

ParameterMethodInstrument
BET surface area and pore analysisGas adsorption3P micro series
3P meso series
3P sync series
3P surface DX
Correlative imaging with computed tomography and SEMLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)Lightigo FireFly
DensityGas pycnometry3P densi 100
Lithium detection in mining materialsLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)Lightigo FireFly
Online classification of rocks and mineralsLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)Lightigo FireFly
Particle shapeImage analysisBeVision D2
Bettersizer S3 Plus
Particle size, nanometer rangeDynamic light scatteringBeNano series
Particle size, powdersLaser diffractionBettersizer S3 Plus
Bettersizer S3
Bettersizer 2600
Bettersizer ST
pH for demanding applicationsISFET pH sensor
Measuring soil pH

ConeFET probe for soil
LanceFET probe for soil
Si400 pH meter
Si600 pH meter

Pore volume and size distributionMercury intrusion porosimetryContract analysis
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Provenance study through unique chemical fingerprintsLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)Lightigo FireFly
Structural analysis of rocks and investigation of inclusionsLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)Lightigo FireFly
Tap densityTap volumetry

BeDensi T Series

Water uptake and releaseDynamic vapor sorption (DVS)3P graviSorb series