The University of Arizona Electron Microprobe Laboratory
Rm. 23 Kuiper Space Sciences Building
Important News!
We will be getting a new electron microprobe! We expect it to be in operation by early next year. The current CAMECA SX50 will also remain in operation.
The Lab will be closed for renovation between September 12th and November 1st.
We may be able to operate for a few brief periods during that time depending on how the construction is progressing.
Please check here for updates or contact us for further information.
The University of Arizona Electron Microprobe Laboratory is equipped with a CAMECA SX50 electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) that performs rapid, non-destructive chemical analysis of solid samples. Its capabilities include:
- Full quantitative analysis of very small (~ 1 μm) spots for elements ranging from Be to U.
- Rapid qualitative analysis and phase identification.
- Chemical mapping of specimens on scales from a few microns to tens of centimeters.
- Micro-scale imaging using backscattered electron, secondary electron, and absorbed current signals.
The facility is open to academic users from all departments of the University of Arizona as well as to visitors from other schools, universities, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and local businesses.
We welcome new users and new applications. If you are interested in using our microprobe, or would like additional information, please feel free to contact us at the address given below.
The following links provide some additional information about our lab and about electron microprobe analysis.
- About our lab
- Microprobe Schedule and Sign-up Pages
- Capabilities of our CAMECA SX50
- About Electron Microprobe
Analysis
- User Information - (Hours, sign-up procedures, probe session preparation, etc.)
- Sample Preparation
- Manuals and Useful Links
- Rates
- Contact Information (address, phone, email, directions to the Lab., etc.).
Contact:
Please send any comments or questions to Ken Domanik.
Dr. Kenneth J. Domanik
Laboratory Manager, Electron Microprobe
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Room 23
1629 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ. 85721-0092
Phone: 520-621-2959
Fax: 520:-626-6647
email: domanik@lpl.arizona.edu