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​​Analytical and laboratory skills:

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1. Electron probe micro-analyzer (EPMA) (Cameca Sx FIVE SE)

(Trained at Nanoscale Research Facility, University of Florida). 

 

Skills: Crystal exchange / verification, standard calibrations, quantitative point and mapping analysis.

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2. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) (Tescan Vega with an EDAX Octane X-Ray system)

(Trained at the University of Illinois). 

 

Skills: Standard calibrations, semi-quantitative point and mapping analysis.

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3. Multi-collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) (Nu Plasma)

(Trained at the University of Illinois). 

 

Skills: Tuning, high-precision non-traditional stable isotope analysis (e.g., Fe isotope).

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4. Linkam THMS 600 Heating-cooling stage

(Trained at the University of Toronto). 

 

Skills: Synthetic fluid inclusion standard calibration, homogenization and ice-melting temperature measurement.

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5. Laser ablation-ICP-MS (NWR 193 UC laser ablation system, Agilent 7900 quadrupole mass spectrometer)

(Used at the University of Toronto). 

 

Skills: Calibration, point analysis.

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6. Horiba LabRAM Aramis micro-Raman spectrometer

(Used at Royal Ontario Museum, Canada)

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Skills: Fluid inclusion composition analysis.

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7. Rock preparation lab (Petrorthin Vertical Grinder, Isomet 4000 Precision Saw, LP30 Precision Lapping)

 

Trained in rock cutting, thin section preparation, mineral mounting.

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8. Petrography lab

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Trained in using polarizing microscopes, petrographic analysis, taking high-resolution images.

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9. Clean lab 

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Trained in conducting column chemistry for high precision Fe and U isotopic analysis, lithium metaborate fusion of rock powder, acid digestion.