Supply of Automated Mineralogy SEM Platform to Durham University
Durham University · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Automated Mineralogy SEM Platform to Durham University
Awarded 15 Jul 2018
Awarded15 Jul 2018
Value£584,327.00
SupplierCARL ZEISS LTD
AgencyDurham University
RegionNorth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 1mo ago2y 3mo term
Awarded 15 July 2018Expired 29 Sept 2020
About
Durham University awarded a contract to CARL ZEISS LTD for the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with an associated automated mineralogy platform capable of high-resolution imaging, scanning, and characterisation of minerals and textures in thin and polished sections.
The platform accommodates high throughput over large sample areas and multiple samples, operating under high vacuum, variable pressure, and environmental SEM modes.
Ancillary sample preparation equipment was included.
The contract value was AUD 584,327.
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