Advanced Characterisation for Value-added Critical Materials
Critical minerals underpin key components of renewable energy systems and national security considerations. Australia’s ambition to realise value from mineral processing and material production rather than “digging and shipping” requires substantial uplift in many areas of science, not least advanced material characterisation. CSIRO’s world leading analytical capability includes new developments in electron probe microanalysis, in situ X-ray diffraction under controlled environments and applying X-ray and atom probe tomography to understand the structure and chemistry of minerals and materials.
Understanding element distribution and mineralogy at a variety of scales is essential to solving problems in across the critical mining value chain from exploration to processing. CSIRO has developed a new detector set-up to measure directly the oxidation state of iron in minerals. The instrument also combines trace element analysis by cathodoluminescence, cryoanalysis and inert sample preparation and analysis required to characterise reactive, hydrated and unstable minerals and materials.
Material structure influences not only material properties but can also be used to modify or reduce trace element content important in high purity and battery materials. CSIRO has developed new workflows using diffraction contrast tomography, heating experiments during in situ X-ray diffraction, and micro-to-nanoscale analysis. Examples will highlight the capabilities and show how combinations of these techniques can solve problems in orebody geoscience, production of battery chemicals and high purity alumina to support emerging value-added critical minerals industries.
Understanding element distribution and mineralogy at a variety of scales is essential to solving problems in across the critical mining value chain from exploration to processing. CSIRO has developed a new detector set-up to measure directly the oxidation state of iron in minerals. The instrument also combines trace element analysis by cathodoluminescence, cryoanalysis and inert sample preparation and analysis required to characterise reactive, hydrated and unstable minerals and materials.
Material structure influences not only material properties but can also be used to modify or reduce trace element content important in high purity and battery materials. CSIRO has developed new workflows using diffraction contrast tomography, heating experiments during in situ X-ray diffraction, and micro-to-nanoscale analysis. Examples will highlight the capabilities and show how combinations of these techniques can solve problems in orebody geoscience, production of battery chemicals and high purity alumina to support emerging value-added critical minerals industries.
Monday 14 September 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+08)
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East Perth North Metro Tafe
140 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004
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Advanced Characterisation for Value-added Critical Materials
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