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James Utley

@Diffractionist

Geologist. Geochemist. X-Ray Powder Diffractionist with a penchant for clay minerals. FEI Qemscan fan. Zeiss Versa 620 micro-CT beginner.

 Liverpool
Joined February 2012
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The annual Powder Diffraction File database conversion for HighScore+ is in progress, poor PC still has an hour or so of whirring to go :(
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It's not just XRD I do here, just about to weigh out sample and wax binder for making XRF pellets.
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Cooling breeze + very fine powders = peril...
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I'd rather be getting mildly disoriented in the pub, but here I am orienting clays, thankfully they complied.
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Office was 12C this morning, no heating, Mr Carbolite to the rescue...
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Washing glassware, one of the many unglamorous bits of Earth Science...
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After 9 years of good service, my Ortlieb roll top back has been replaced by an upcycled backpack from #UPSOBags, my third bag from them :)
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Replying to @hyperpeaknal
@hyperpeaknal always puts a smile on your face, even with Martian Maths! @brit_seds
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Our Nourah now adding to the CCS theme @brit_seds
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Replying to @MikeAClare
@MikeAClare did a good job covering for @chloriteclayre , but we still miss her! Nice to hear the view from the geotechnical side of @brit_seds
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