XRD & SEM Analysis and Price List
X-ray Diffraction
Mineralogy with Impact
K/T
GeoServices, Inc.
X-ray Diffraction Analysis of Rock, Soil, and Crystalline Solid Samples
Bulk and Detailed Clay (<4 micron) XRD Analysis - $275.00 per sample.
Semi-quantitative determination of weight percentages of all rock-forming and clay/phyllosilicate minerals Determination of mixed-layer clay types, ordering, and percent expandable interlayers.Bulk (Whole-rock) Only XRD Analysis - $150.00 per sample
Semi-quantitative determination of weight percentages of rock-forming minerals and estimate of total clay/phyllosilicate minerals.Clay-size (<4 micron) Only XRD Analysis - $150.00 per sample
Semi-quantitative determination of clays and other minerals in the <4 micron fraction; calculation of weight percent mineralogy, weight percent <4 micron material, and determination of mixed-layer clay types, ordering, and percent expandable interlayers.Scale/Corrosion Products, Mineral Separates, and Other Solids - $150.00 per sample
Qualitative analysis, samples prepared in deionized water or isopropyl alcohol, computer- assisted search/match using CD-ROM JCPDS database for minerals and inorganic compounds.Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy - $300.00 per sample
Analysis includes sample preparation, 3 high-quality black and white photomicrographs at various magnifications and photomicrograph descriptions.Rush Surcharge
Standard turnaround is 3 to 4 weeks depending on the workload at the time and the number of samples submitted. Turnaround time can be decreased for an additional charge.3 days or less - 100% upcharge
4 to 7 days - 50% upchargeVolume Discounts
Do you have a large number of samples? I offer volume discounts as follows:11 to 25 samples - 10% discount
26 or more samples - 20% discountCompetitive Job Bids
Do you have a job you need a competitive bid on? Contact me with the specifics and I'll put together a bid for you.Academic Discount
Are you a student or faculty member at a University? If so, I offer a substantial discount off of the above list prices. Volume discounts do not apply. All I ask for is credit in all publications you produce that use the data I generated. Contact me for details.Other Analyses Available
I can recommend other laboratories or individuals that do the following:
Thin section preparation
Thin section analysis
Inorganic Geochemistry
Isotopic dating of rocks and minerals
Apatite Fission Track Analysis