ASU METAL

The?Metals, Environmental and Terrestrial Analytical?Laboratory (METAL)?is an analytical facility at Arizona State University (ASU) with the instruments and resources to support research across many fields, including anthropology, chemistry, biology, forensics, geology, environmental studies, and ecology. We accommodate sample processing and analyses from industry, academia, and government researchers. Our staff are committed to providing the intellectual support and technology necessary to meet the research needs of students and investigators while creating a valuable educational experience for users. Although most users prefer to receive individualized hands-on training enabling them to perform their own analyses, complete analytical services are available. We also provide a wide variety of support and equipment options to assist with sample preparation needs prior to analysis, as well as established procedures and protocols for all instruments. Want something analyzed? Give us a shout! Odds are we can help you out.

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?? Celebrating 50 years of discovery at ASU’s Eyring Materials Center! Today, attendees of the Eyring Materials Center Golden Anniversary Celebration gathered in front of Old Main to mark this special occasion. Throughout the day, the event has highlighted the center’s history, cutting-edge capabilities and the wide range of groundbreaking research it has supported over the past five decades. From advanced material characterization to high-resolution electron microscopy imaging, the Eyring Materials Center continues to serve both academic and industry researchers, driving innovation across disciplines. Here’s to 50 years of excellence — and the discoveries still to come! ??? #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASUEngineering #EyringMaterialsCenter #MaterialsScience #ElectronMicroscopy #Innovation #SEM #TEM ASU Knowledge Enterprise Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering — ASU ECEE School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering ASU School of Molecular Sciences School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University ASU Core Research Facilities ASU METAL

?? Shining a spotlight on ASU student researchers at the Eyring Materials Center’s Golden Anniversary Celebration! As part of today’s event, students had the opportunity to present their research and showcase how they are using the center’s advanced materials characterization and electron microscopy capabilities to push the boundaries of discovery. Thank you to all the students who shared their work and contributed to this special celebration. Your creativity, dedication and innovative research are shaping the future of materials science! #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUEngineering #ASUResearch #EyringMaterialsCenter #MaterialsScience #StudentResearch #ElectronMicroscopy ASU Knowledge Enterprise ASU Core Research Facilities Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering — ASU ECEE School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University ASU School of Molecular Sciences School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University ASU Biodesign Institute School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks The Polytechnic School

?? What can a modern lake in Michigan teach us about Earth’s ancient oceans? A recent study, Uranium isotope systematics of a low-productivity ferruginous ocean analog: Implications for the uranium isotope record of early Earth, explores how uranium isotopes behave in ferruginous (iron-rich) waters — conditions that were common billions of years ago. The research helps scientists better understand the chemical history of Earth’s oceans and how they evolved over time. The paper was authored by Geoff Gilleaudeau of George Mason University, Xinming Chen of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Stephen Romaniello (PhD) of School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU (SESE), Sajjad Akam, Ph.D. of Iowa State University (ISU), Chad Wittkop or Minnesota State University, Mankato, Sergei Katsev of University of Minnesota Duluth, Ariel Anbar (SESE) and Elizabeth Swanner (ISU). ASU’s METAL Core played an important role in this work, with staff members Trevor Martin and Tyler Goepfert providing key analytical support. Using the Thermo Scientific iCAP quadrupole ICP-MS (https://lnkd.in/geew6WJb) and the newly upgraded Neoma MC-ICP-MS (https://lnkd.in/gEEkHumT), they contributed high-precision measurements that helped bring this study to life. Read the full publication: https://lnkd.in/gSkntn5F Learn more about ASU’s METAL Core: https://lnkd.in/ggFSraWH #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #UraniumIsotopes #FerruginousConditions #AncientOceanAnalog #RedoxCycling ASU Knowledge Enterprise The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University Thermo Fisher Scientific ASU Core Research Facilities

?? Join us for FusionScope: Correlative Microscopy in Materials Science, hosted by ASU’s School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering — ASU ECEE. Dr. Satyam Ladva, EngD, FusionScope Technical Product Applications Manager at Quantum Design International, will present on the power of correlative microscopy in materials science research. Learn how FusionScope combines techniques like scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to unlock deeper insights into nanoscale materials, electronic devices and interfaces. Event details:? ?? Date: March 6, 2025? ? Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.? ?? Location: Goldwater Center (GWC) 487 This is a great opportunity to explore cutting-edge microscopy tools and meet with a leading expert in the field. All are welcome to attend. #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASUEngineering #Microscopy #MaterialsScience #CorrelativeMicroscopy #FusionScope #MaterialsScience #ScanningElectronMicroscopy #SEM #AtomicForceMicroscopy #AFM #EnergyDispersiveXraySpectroscopy #EDS #NanoscaleResearch #Microscopy #QuantumDesign ASU Knowledge Enterprise Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University Eyring Materials Center Quantum Design ASU Core Research Facilities

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METAL staff Sarah McGregor, Natasha Zolotova & student lab tech Parth Bhanderi at the LI-COR Connect Conference in Tucson learning about the latest techniques and instrumentation in environmental monitoring. Pictured instrumentation is their new Carbon Node sensor for carbon flux measurements. #licor #licorconnect2025

Scientists at Arizona State University have made new discoveries about the Moon’s geological history through the study of lunar meteorite Northwest Africa 13967. Their research, published in the article "Tissintite-II in Lunar Meteorite Northwest Africa 13967: Implications for the High Pressure/Temperature Mineralogy of the Lunar Regolith," identifies tissintite-II, a newly recognized high-pressure mineral rich in iron and magnesium, providing fresh insights into how the lunar surface responds to meteor impacts. The research was led by Axel Wittmann from the Eyring Materials Center, with contributions from Christian Kroemer (University of California, Davis), Meenakshi Wadhwa, Tom Sharp and Matthijs van Soest (School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU), and Trevor Martin and Tyler Goepfert (ASU METAL). Gwyneth Gordon assisted with ICP-MS. To conduct their analysis, the team utilized state-of-the-art instruments from ASU Core Research Facilities: Eyring Materials Center:? ?? Custom-built Raman Spectrometer: https://lnkd.in/gcW2Mt3V ?? JEOL Ltd. JXA-8530F SEM Electron Microprobe Analyzer: https://lnkd.in/gep2ivRs ?? ZEISS Group Auriga SEM/FIB Focused Ion Beam: https://lnkd.in/g5pPVEH6 METAL:? ?? Thermo Scientific Quadrupole iCap-Q ICP-MS: https://lnkd.in/g4NKrFef Their findings highlight the meteorite’s diverse rock fragments, including impact melt clasts and rare basalt clasts, and reveal how minerals like tissintite-II and coesite form under high-pressure conditions caused by meteorite impacts. The study also links NWA 13967 to the NWA 8046 group, the largest known lunar meteorite. Read about how this research not only deepens our understanding of the Moon’s geological evolution but also informs future lunar exploration efforts: https://lnkd.in/gHWBm6pu #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #LunarScience #Meteorites #PlanetaryGeology #PlanetaryScience #EyringMaterialsCenter #ASUMETAL #RamanSpectroscopy #ElectronMicroscopy #FocusedIonBeam #FIB #ICPMS #LunarExploration ASU Knowledge Enterprise The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University Thermo Fisher Scientific

Arizona State University’s Core Research Facilities provide cutting-edge tools, expert consultation and specialized services to support research across disciplines. From microelectronics and biosciences to materials characterization and advanced manufacturing to super-computing to clinical services, our facilities empower researchers with the resources they need to drive innovation. Explore our digital impact brochure to learn how ASU Core Research Facilities can support your work and accelerate discovery. Visit our website to see how you can access our facilities: https://lnkd.in/g7QrQX46 #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASUEngineering #Innovation #AdvancedTechnology #ScientificDiscovery #MaterialsScience #Microelectronics #Semiconductors #EnvironmentalScience #ForensicScience #LifeSciences #Biosciences #Research ASU Knowledge Enterprise The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University ASU School of Molecular Sciences School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering — ASU ECEE ASU College of Health Solutions ASU College of Global Futures ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks