For more information on the methods we use in our facilities please click on the links below.
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy on the SEM: A primer
Short and Simple (ish) guide to X-ray diffraction
An Introduction to X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analysis in Archaeology
In order to provide you with comprehensive analyses and access to the most up-to-date technology, DARC has created strategic partnerships with researchers at Durham University and other regional institutions. You can find more information about some of them by clicking on the links below.
GJ Russell Electron Microscopy Facility, Department of Physics, Durham University
Arthur Holmes Trace Element and Isotope Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University
XRDur (Durham X-ray Center)