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X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)Back to Mineral Characterisation Studies

X-ray diffraction technique is used to identify the mineral phases present crystalline form in geological samples like ores/rocks /sediments/soils in general and clay mineral in particular.
XRD

Standard Operating Procedure

Capabilities:

Qualitative and quantitative characterization of the various mineral phases (including clay minerals) and their unit cell dimensions. lt caters to the requirements of all the regions of GSl, besides analyzing samples on commercial basis.

Sample Requirements:

Sample requirement is about 5g of material to be analysed. Sample should be ground to -200 mesh size (fine Powder) in case of rare minerals, lasser quantity of pure fraction is acceptable

Existing Locations:

  • NCEGR, Kolkata

    Additional Director General
    National Mission Head-IV
    Central Headquater

    Geological Survey of India
    15 A & B Kyd Street
    Kolkata-700016
    Fax- 033-22861716
    Email- hodm4@gsi.gov.in

  • NCEGR, Bangalore

    Additional Director General
    National Mission Head-IV
    Central Headquater

    Geological Survey of India
    15 A & B Kyd Street
    Kolkata-700016
    Fax- 033-22861716
    Email- hodm4@gsi.gov.in

  • NCEGR, Faridabad

    Additional Director General
    National Mission Head-IV
    Central Headquater

    Geological Survey of India
    15 A & B Kyd Street
    Kolkata-700016
    Fax- 033-22861716
    Email- hodm4@gsi.gov.in
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