Laboratories

Engineering Geology Laboratory ​ An education laboratory for geological students and researches about Geotech includes soil and rock mechanics equipment that is used for engineering purposes.​ ​ Lab facilities​ Soil test - Direct Shear ​ - Atterberg’s limits​ - Particle size analysis​ - Hand auger​ - Geoprobe​ Rock test - Triaxial​ - Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS)​ - Ultrasonic velocity​ - Slake durability​ - Point load​ ​ ​

 

Rock Cutting works​ A sampling place for the beginning study of geological and gem purposes. ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - Heavy rock cutting machines (water and oil lubricate)​ - Slab cutting machines​ - Rock grinding machines​ - Polishing and Thin section making tools​

 

Petrography Laboratory​ An education laboratory for all rock types study and researches purposes in thin and polished sections. ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - Polarizing microscopes and equipment​ - Thin section photography equipment​ - Polished section microscopes ​ ​





Geochemistry Laboratory​ An education chemistry laboratory that uses analysis for geochemistry and hydrology research purposes ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - Atomic Absorption spectrometer (AAS)​ - Auto titrator​ - Chemical analysis equipment​ ​


X-ray Laboratory​ Advanced technical analytical instruments for gem and geological study ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - Wave length X-ray fluorescence (WD-XRF)​ - X-ray Diffraction (XRD)​ ​



Geomorphology Laboratory​ Map services and education system for study and research ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - Topographic maps​ - Geological maps​ - GIS systems and Survey equipment​ - Drone​

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Sedimentary and Paleontology Laboratory​ An education place for study geological time scale ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - Wentworth’s particle size analysis​ - Magnetic separation analysis ​ - Fossils ​ - Binocular microscope​ -  Microscopic photography equipment ​



Gemology Laboratory​ A workspace for gem education that utilizes technology to create additional gemology experiences ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - FT-IR spectrometer​ - UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometer​* - Improving gem quality​ - Gem inspection equipment​ - Gem photography equipment ​

 

 *UV-VIS-NIR reservation: click here

Please select your preferred time in the Time Slot first, then download the UV form, fill it out, save it as a PDF file, and send it by email to ratthaphon.amphon@cmu.ac.th. Your reservation will be considered complete only after you receive a confirmation email.

 

 

Geophysics Laboratory​ Dive into the forefront of scientific inquiry at our Geophysics Lab, where seismic exploration, magnetic mapping, and advanced technologies come together to unravel the secrets hidden beneath the Earth's surface, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the forefront of geophysical research. ​ ​ Lab facilities​ - Petroleum geophysics workstations​ - Seismic survey equipment​ - Resistivity survey equipment​ - GPR equipment​ - Magnetometer​ - DGPS​ - Total station​ - Elastic wave generator ​ ​​

Contact Us
Department of Geological Sciences , Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
239 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200
Tel. +66(0)53943417 #1160-4
Fax. +66(0)53943444
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