Analytical Research

The project objective is to develop and apply solution and in situ isotopic and trace element methods to emerging research opportunities to gain a better understanding of the processes controlling critical mineral deposits, metal mobility, and other geological inquiries.

This project provides Mineral Resources Program scientists with access to state-of-the-art analytical laboratories and expertise to advance the Program mission. The project also develops new analytical techniques and methodologies to improve data quality and geological interpretations for USGS scientists.

TThe USGS Denver Microbeam Laboratory provides critical analytical and characterization support for a wide variety of internal USGS projects and external collaborators. In addition, the lab continually works to develop new methods or improve existing methods to analyze a variety of sample matrices.