@article{4f3dad19f9644f8aaec33eaf45aae7ee,
title = "Computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy: A fast and reliable tool for diamond prospecting",
abstract = "Computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy is introduced as a faster, reliably and cost-reducing alternative to conventional electron microprobe analyses on kimberlite indicator minerals. The method is based on conventional scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, but due to extended counting times, optimised settings and computer-controlled particle recognition valid data can be obtained on a low amount of operator and machine time. A comparison of the results between both methods yields that computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy is able to investigate major and minor element concentrations in indicator minerals with almost the same precision as the electron microprobe.",
keywords = "Analytical technique, Computer-controlled SEM, Garnet, Ilmenite, Kimberlite indicator mineral, Olivine",
author = "Nynke Keulen and Hutchison, {Mark T.} and Dirk Frei",
note = "Funding Information: Hudson Resources Inc. is acknowledged for provision of Garnet Lake indicator minerals for re-analysis. Sample collection, preparation and analysis were supported in part by funding to MH through GEUS and the European Community's 6th Framework Program, Marie Curie EIF Fellowships. This publication reflects the authors' views and the European Community shall not be held liable for any use of the information contained herein. The authors wish to thank S. Bernstein and an anonymous reviewer for their suggestions and A. Martin-Izard for editorial comments. This manuscript is published with the permission of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. J. Allibon (Lausanne) is thanked for his help with the EMP analyses.",
year = "2009",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1016/j.gexplo.2009.04.001",
language = "English",
volume = "103",
pages = "1--5",
journal = "Journal of Geochemical Exploration",
issn = "0375-6742",
publisher = "Elsevier",
number = "1",
}