Analysis and Measurement

Surface science is the study of the chemical and physical properties and processes that take place at surfaces. Surfaces, or more generally interfaces, are the boundaries between two phases such as betwen a solid and a gas or between a solid and a liquid. READ MORE...

Certain materials "decay" at the atomic level over a period of time, giving off "radiation" in the form of energy or subatomic particles. This radiation can be harnessed and used for a variety of industrial applications. Some of the commonest of these which are used in New Zealand are listed below, although many others exist that are either only used to a small extent or used exclusively overseas. READ MORE...

Analytical chemistry is the branch of chemistry that answers the questions: 'what is it?' and 'how much is there?'. This makes it a very practical science, and one that is used in many areas of our everyday lives. The goods that we buy have often been tested using analytical chemistry to ensure that they are of a high enough quality. READ MORE...