Hydrothermal Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology Laboratory

Relevant Experimental Projects

• Partitioning studies of elements (concentrating on trace metals) between minerals, melts and fluids.
• Synthetic fluid inclusion production.
• Kinetic studies in mineral-fluid systems.
• Crystal growth studies in fluids and melts.
• Mineral-bacteria surface interactions

Experimental Equipment

• Kanthal doubly wound tube furnaces.
• Temperature controllers and meters.
• René 41 cold-seal hydrothermal vessels.
• High-pressure tubing, valves and connections (up to 50,000 psi or > 3 kilobars).
• Haskle brand pressure intensifier.
• Factory calibrated Heise pressure gauges.