Mineral Separation
Intended learning objectives:
1. Describe the procedures for manually crushing rock samples and using the Selfrag instrument, including safety precautions and proper handling techniques.
2. Demonstrate the correct sieving and grain size selection process to obtain the preferred 250–500 µm fraction for cosmogenic nuclide analysis.
3. Explain the importance of proper cleaning protocols in the lab to minimize contamination and ensure accurate sample preparation for further processing.