The TIDAS MSP200 instrument was developed especially for the needs in petrography and geochemistry. Depending on the chosen configuration of the instrument you can do reflection as well as fluorescence or polarization analysis on various samples. The J&M MSP200 is working according the DIN/ISO standard in the data acquisition procedure as well as in the analysis mode.  J&M´s MSP200 systems are used in petrographic or geochemical laboratories all over the world.

Software for system control:

• Control of the photometer and the microscope

• Individual configuration of the measuring parameter

• Displaying the results in various histograms or tables

• Data storing up to 10 channels

• Export in different data types possible

• Calibration standards (diamond, sapphire, YAG, GGG) optional available

Software for online video imaging:

• Simultaneous online video imaging possible

• Storaging of video images possible

• Exposition of the measuring diaphragm on the region of interest

General

Vitrinite reflectance measurement is a helpful tool in steel industry for determination of coal quality. Petrographic analysis has been recognised internationally as important in the context of the genesis, metamorphism and usage of coal. The international Committee of Coal Petrography (ICCP) has made some recommendations concerning the nomenclature and the analytical methods. In ISO/DIN Norm 7404 as well as in ASTM D2798 the microscope preparation is described as well as the measuring procedure and the handling of the data in comparison with reflection standards. Detecting fluorescence spectra by coupling a very sensitive spectrometer to the microscope, other standards like the Thermal Alteration Index ( TAI) or the Spore Colour Index ( SPI) can be used for more detailed analysis in addition.

The instruments from J&M make these types of analysis very easy in daily routine procedures.

MSP 200 coupled to microscopes from different manufacturers

Histogram

Picture of coal sample with measuring spot

Applications

- rank of coal determination by Vitrinite and Fusinite reflection

- characterisation of bituminous coal in Epifluorescence technique

- analysis of Kerogene

- determination of percent shares in multicomponent detection

- valuation of amorphous material, Algae and part of plants in palaeontology observations

- determination of maceral group compositions from bituminous coal and anthracite

Video imaging

On line video imaging and simultaneous acquisition of data is possible with J&M`s TidasVISION software. The flexible adjustable measurement diaphragm marks the region of interest directly on your sample image