Wet chemistry and sample preparation
Dedicated fume hoods provide a suitable workspace for wet-chemical sample preparation using acids. This infrastructure supports the preparation and treatment of geological and palaeontological samples prior to further investigation.
Sample preparation and weighing
For routine sample preparation, the laboratory provides precision balances for accurate sample weighing and a drying oven for controlled drying of sediment and other geological materials.
Sediment core work
Dedicated work surfaces for sediment core processing allow cores to be opened, described, sampled and documented under controlled laboratory conditions.
A versatile laboratory for sedimentary research
By combining sediment preparation, grain-size analysis, microscopy, wet chemistry, micropalaeontological picking and core-processing facilities, the Sedimentary Systems Laboratory provides a flexible infrastructure for investigating sedimentary materials at different scales. The laboratory complements field-based investigations and provides essential sample-preparation and analytical steps for research in sedimentology, palaeontology and Earth surface sciences.