Automated Mineralogy by SEM EDS
Abstract Automated mineralogy by computer controlled SEM EDS is an analysis technique used dominantly in the Geosciences, to obtain mineralogical and textural data at the micron scale (by mineral mapping) It is a specialist technique that focuses on solid samples and especially minerals, rocks or soil. It is able to provide large, precise and repeatable datasets for applications such as mining (mineral processing liberation studies) and geology (exploration and academic studies) It can be used as a standalone method, but it is most productive when used in combination with complementary techniques such as optical petrology and XRD.