The University of Bristol is host to the EU Large-Scale Geochemical
Facility (Est. 1st April 1998) which is funded by the European
Commission Training and Mobility of Researchers (TMR) programme.
The facility contains a number of modern analytical instruments that
allow: major- and trace-element analysis of rocks and minerals (EMPA,
ICP-MS +/- laser ablation, ICP-AES), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,
Fe3+/Fe2+ (Mssbauer) and CO2 - H2O (Fourier Transform Infra-Red
spectrometry); and scanning electron microscopy with qualitative EDS.
Analysis of surfaces can be performed with Auger Electron, Secondary Ion
Mass and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometers. Four well-equipped
experimental geochemistry laboratories allow users to carry out
investigations that simulate a wide variety of geological conditions.
The aim of the Large Scale Facility programme is to fund visiting
scientists from institutions in EU countries (+Iceland, Israel,
Liechtenstein and Norway). All travel and subsistence expenses (except
for UK researchers) and free access are provided. Visits are usually
expected to last between 1 and 4 weeks.
The next application deadlines are 15 March 1999, 15 June 1999 and 15
September 1999.
Application forms and further information are available from the
address below or from:
http://eugf.gly.bris.ac.uk
For information and assistance contact:
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Prof. Bernard J. Wood
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Bristol
Bristol BS8 1RJ
U.K.
Tel: +44 117 954 5422
Fax: +44-117 925 3385
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Dr Ben Williamson
Scientific Co-ordinator EU Geochemical Facility
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EU Geochemical Facility home page: http://eugf.gly.bris.ac.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)117 954 5235
Fax: +44 (0)117 925 3385
Mob: +44 (0)780 308 6209
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Bristol
Wills Memorial Building
Queen's Road
Bristol BS8 1RJ
UK
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