Analytical Geochemistry

• Electron microprobe facility
• Atomic absorption spectrometer
• Fully automated, state-of-the-art mass spectrometer
• Digital cathodoluminoscope
• Autoradiographic facility
• Atomic force microscope
• Optical Spectroscopy Laboratory
  • Micro-Raman spectroscopy system
  • Various inverted & upright binocular microscopes with digital camera and video capability
  • IX-71 Olympus fluorescence microscope
• Transient gas flow permeameter
• Polarizing optical microscopes
• LA-ICPMS facility

Experimental Geochemistry & Biogeochemistry

• Watson Facility
  • Prep lab
    • Three metal lathes
    • Two minimet polishers
    • Low speed saw
    • Aqueous crystallization aparatus
    • Drill press
  • Low pressure lab
    • Glass melting and muffle furnaces
    • Atmospheric quench furnaces
    • Cold-seal apparati
  • Piston cylinder lab
    • Piston cylinder apparati
    • Web site for current lab users

Geophysics and Tectonics

• State-of-the-art geophysics computing facility
• Seismograph station
• Extensive geodetic global positioning system (GPS) equipment
• 12-channel seismograph
• Gravimeter and magnetometers

Other relevant RPI facilities

Rensselaer houses numerous facilities used by E&ES students, staff, and faculty to advance their research. Below are a few facilities in frequent use by members of the department.

• Electron microscopy lab (SEM, FE-SEM, TEM)
• X-ray diffraction facility
• FTIR lab
• XPS Facility
• Darrin Fresh Water Institute
  • Keck Water Lab
• Machine Shop