UCT Geology – Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry Lab
UCT Geology – Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry Lab
A Fluid Inc. Reynolds stage is mounted to a Nikon OPTIPHOT-POL light microscope and is fitted with 20x and 40x long-working distance lenses.
Qualitative analysis of fluid inclusion solid phases
Solid phases in fluid inclusions are analyzed using the Nova NanoSEM at the Electron Microscopy Unit in the R.W. James Building on UCT Upper Campus.
Electron Microprobe
Backscattered electron imaging, secondary electron imaging, x-ray mapping, and cathodoluminescence are all options for qualitative investigation. On a color laser printer, secondary electron and backscattered electron pictures can be collected and produced, as well as cathodoluminescence images, at magnifications ranging from forty to several thousand. It is simple to perform qualitative line scans and X-ray mapping, and software is available to make phase identification and particle size analysis easier.
Facilities
Laboratories/Instruments:
Multi-collector ICP-MS
Quadrupole ICP-MS
Electron Microprobe
X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
X-ray Diffractometer (XRD)
Linkam Fluid Inclusion Laboratory
Stable isotope Laboratory
Geophysics Software Laboratory
Sedimentology Laboratory
Laboratories and equipment are supported by staffed, hygienic labs, and sample preparation facilities. The Department also has a room for rock crushing and a thin-section facility.
Additionally, a variety of vehicles owned by the Department of Geological Sciences are used to support fieldwork and research operations at the University. On a first-come, first-served basis, you can hire these. For additional information, get in touch with John Harrison at john.harrison@uct.ac.za or 021-650-2909.
For more information regarding the Fluid Inclusion Lab, please contact:
Contact us
Department telephone and fax numbers:
Main Office: +27 (0)21-650-2931
Fax: +27 (0)21-650-3783
Physical Address
Department of Geological Sciences
University Avenue, Upper Campus
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7701
South Africa
Postal (Courier) Address
13 University Avenue
Department of Geological Sciences
University of Cape Town
Private Bag X3
Rondebosch 7701
South Africa