Award of Micro-XRF System for Large Area Chemical Mapping to BlueScientific Ltd by University of Warwick
The University of Warwick · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Micro-XRF System for Large Area Chemical Mapping to BlueScientific Ltd by University of Warwick
Awarded 15 Oct 2017
Awarded15 Oct 2017
Value£0.00
SupplierBlueScientific Ltd
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 1mo ago12mo term
Awarded 15 Oct 2017Expired 14 Oct 2018
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The University of Warwick awarded a contract to BlueScientific Ltd for the procurement of a Micro-XRF system for large area chemical mapping, intended for the University's WMG and Advanced Steel Research Centre.
This acquisition adds to the University's existing portfolio of microscopy-based characterisation equipment, which includes a FEG-(S)TEM, two dual beams, and a FEG-SEM.
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