Analytic methods

Petrographic and mineralogical analyses
Microstratigraphic analysis
Diffractometry (XRD)
X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR, micro ATR)
Raman Spectroscopy
Thermogravimetry (TGA-DSC)
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM or ESEM) equipped with EDS (energy dispersive spectroscopy)
Non-destructive testing (NDT):
- IR Thermography
- XRF
- Raman