User guide

Information on the SIMS technique and guidance on how to prepare and submit samples for analysis at the NERC Ion Micro-Probe facility.

Find out more about the SIMS technique used by the Ion Microprobe, explaining how an ion beam is used to analyse tiny areas of a sample for detailed elemental and isotopic information.

Diagram showing the SIMS technique

Information on specimen requirements as well as guidance and examples for sample preparation.

We have provided information which present the results from various measurements on the commonly used resins, together with comments on their suitability and advice on sample preparation.

We have standard materials available free of charge to other academic institutions