We apply a combination of classic and state-of-the-art techniques to conduct petrography observation, whole rock analysis and in situ micro-/nano-analysis of phases in igneous rocks.
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(In-house) Optical microscope
@ DES, HKU
Zeiss Microscope Axiolab 5
This microscope works well for conducting basic petrography observation (transmitted & reflected light) and acquiring high-quality images for publication.
PI: Dr. Weiran Li
(In-house) Electron Microprobe
@ DES, HKU
JEOL JXA-8230 SuperProbe
This electron microprobe works well for measuring elemental concentrations in minerals and volcanic glass/glass inclusions.
PI: Dr. Weiran Li
Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
@ EMU, HKU
The Hitachi S-3400N SEM works well for quick identification of different phases in rocks and observation of textures and zonation patterns via backscattered electron (BSE), X-ray and cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging.
The SEM is run by the Electron Microprobe Unit of HKU which also houses other instruments such as TEM and FIB (more information at emunit.hku.hk)
Other laboratories at DES, HKU
Information of laboratories managed by other PIs at DES, HKU can be found via the department webpage: www.earthsciences.hku.hk/research/research-group