Geological Applications
The first Linkam stage was designed for the geological field. Since then we have developed many different stages that have been used to gain a better understanding of our planet and its geology. From fluid inclusions and minerals to volcanic rock, Linkam stages have been used to characterise a wide range of different sample types.
Our stages can control a temperature range from < -195°C up to 1500°C. The environment within the chamber can also be controlled with the option of gas purging, controlled vacuum, pressure or humidity.
Linkam systems are compatible with light microscopy and spectroscopy techniques including Raman, FT-IR and X-ray.
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Application NOTES
Learn how geologists use Linkam Stages to investigate fluid inclusions in ore samples.
See how Linkam’s stages are customised for geological applications. Here, the MDS600 is used to study the properties of geological fluids.
At the University of Rome, Tre Giancarlo Della Ventura and his colleagues are using the Linkam FTIR600 stage to look at dehydration and absorption characteristics of H20 in some minerals.
Rosario Esposito et al investigate the behaviour of melt inclusions up to 1360°C using the Linkam TS1400XY stage.