Preserving core samples collected during 55 years of scientific ocean drilling

Sample Preparation and Rock Cutting Laboratories

  • Single-blade saws
  • Parallel saws
  • Drill press
  • X-press
  • Miller mill
  • Shatter box
  • Freezer
  • Freeze driers

Laboratory user fees are available for individual instruments or the whole laboratory. (link this to the GCR_rates.pdf file) For additional information, contact the GCR Curator at curator@iodp.tamu.edu.

The following instrument procedures and manuals reflect the JOIDES Resolution environment and are in the process of being modified to reflect the GCR shore-based labs: https://www.iodp.tamu.edu/labs/index.html