X-ray Facility — Services
We are a research and service division of:
Our X-ray facility provides mineralogical and crystallographic analyses of solid materials by X-ray diffraction (XRD) in support of the research, educational, and public-service programs of the Bureau of Geology and New Mexico Tech. It also serves agencies and industries of New Mexico by providing analyses that cannot be obtained through commercial sources. The facility provides both accurate quantitative analyses and rapid qualitative analyses.
Prices in effect on: September 29, 2023
| Service Code | Description | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| XRD_ANL | Material Analysis - 5 minute scan | $20.00 |
| XRD_CON | Consultation time - research and development | $200.00 |
| XRD_HMT | Hourly machine time | $30.00 |
| XRD_HSP | Sample Mount | $5.00 |
| XRD_MNT | Sample Mount | $10.00 |
| XRD_MSP | Mineral Separation Prep | $30.00 |
| XRD_REC | Machine Reconfiguration | $50.00 |
| XRD_RSP | Rock Sample Prep | $50.00 |
| XRD_SAK | Specialized spectral Analysis of Known phases | $30.00 |
| XRD_SAU | Specialized spectral Analysis of Unknown phases | $200.00 |
| XRD_SSP | Rock Sample Prep | $15.00 |
| XRD_TMA | Trace Mineral Analysis | $100.00 |
For more information about X-ray diffraction, please contact:
- John Rakovan — Mineralogist & XRD Laboratory Director
- Kelsey McNamara — Mineral Museum Curator, XRD Laboratory Manager