Sample Preparation

Instrumentation

Particle Size Analyzer
instrument for measuring the distribution of particle sizes

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Additional Equipment

Drill press
press for cutting lithified sediment and rock materials

Freeze Dryer
device for removing moisture from samples

Miller mill
mill for grinding lithified sediment and rock materials

Parallel saw
saw with dual blades for cutting lithified sediment and rock materials into 2x2x2cm cubes

Shatter box
device for powdering lithified sediment and rock materials

Sieves
wide range of sieve sizes for biostratigraphy sample processing

Single-blade saws
saws for cutting lithified sediment and rock materials

X-press
press for crushing lithified sediment and rock materials

Laboratory user fees are available for individual instruments or the whole laboratory. For additional information, contact the GCR Curator.

Current instrument procedures and manuals reflect the JOIDES Resolution environment and are in the process of being modified to reflect the GCR shore-based laboratories.