Raman spectroscopic investigation of rare earth element minerals from Greenland (RaMin)
Name of applicant
Kristoffer Szilas
Title
Associate Professor
Institution
University of Copenhagen
Amount
DKK 1,678,787
Year
2023
Type of grant
Research Infrastructure
Summary
This project builds on three components: (1) a unique rock sample collection from mineral deposits in Greenland, (2) access to thermodynamic data, and (3) the application of cutting-edge analysis using a new Raman microscope (this grant). This allows us to develop comprehensive models of alkaline magmas that form the rare earth element deposits, which are essential for the green energy transition.