µ-X-Ray Fluorescence

The Horiba XGT-7000V x-ray fluorescence (XRF) microscope combines optical visualisation with elemental analysis and imaging. Two mono-capillary beams are available with 10 µm and a 100 µm diameters. The benefits of this type of analysis are

• no sample preparation is required
• rapid analysis
• non-destructive

The system can run in total vacuum or partial vacuum for delicate materials.

The qualitative and semi-quantitative characterisation of solids, liquids and powders is combined with microscopic analysis, so that individual particles and features can be analysed and element distribution maps can be generated.

Portable X-Ray

The Mobile DR system incorporates the ultra-fast CXDI-50G Digital Radiography system in a compact, lightweight mobile X-ray unit that can be packed away for rapid transport to any situation where instant X-ray imaging is required.

Images are available to view on the integrated touch-screen display just 3 seconds after X-ray exposure. The system allows manipulation and storage of the images, as well as export to a remote PC.

Thin Section

The ceramic research laboratory prepares thin sections for a range of archaeological materials for their use in transmitted optical microscopy. Samples include

• pottery
• lithics
• CBM

If you would like more information about these services please contact our expert Ms Elisa Alonso Lopez, eal9@le.ac.uk, 0116 223 1014.