Methods
Planetary scientists at PEMC lead the research group , and are actively classifying meteorites in the lab. We classify meteorites by standard scanning electron microscopy techniques, preferentially using the JEOL 7001 FE-SEM equipped with a X-Max 50 mm2 EDS detector and Oxford Instruments AZtec software. Textural analyses of each sample are conducted using backscattered electron (BSE) imaging. Standardised quantification of elements, mineral characterisation and X-ray element mapping of each meteorite are conducted using EDS for major and minor elements, or WDS for low concentrations and/or trace elements.