Contact
Jørgen Kystol
Mail:
jk@geus.dk
Telephone: 3814 2675
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In the preparation laboratory (also known as polishing lab) samples are prepared using splitting, crushing, separation and mounting of mineral grains in epoxy.
Key instruments
Jaw crusher, disc mill, Wilfley Table (shaking table), polishing equipment, equipment for making mounts.
Restrictions on access
For work using epoxy a valid certificate is required according to Danish working regulations and this work is normally done by the laboratory staff. The laboratory facilities are divided and are placed in area 1 (lab wing) and in area 6 (basement). Access to the facilities must be arranged with the laboratory staff. Work using crushing or Wilfley Table requires instruction and training.
Prices
Payment for work in this laboratory is part of the total price of the end product (mount for dating or SEM).
Location
GEUS, Department of Petrology and Economic Geology, room 0-148 and room 01-671 (crushing equipment and Wilfley Table).
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Equipment and working processes
Disc mill for rock crushing
Separation of a sand sample on Wilfley Table
Mounting of zircon grains and heavy
mineral concentrates
Mounting of a zircon sample
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