NSF Org:	EAR Division Of Earth Sciences
Recipient:	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Initial Amendment Date:	May 11, 2005
Latest Amendment Date:	May 11, 2005
Award Number:	0447126
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Russell Kelz EAR  Division Of Earth Sciences GEO  Directorate for Geosciences
Start Date:	March 15, 2005
End Date:	February 28, 2007 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$107,400.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$107,400.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 2005 = $107,400.00
History of Investigator:	James Gardner (Principal Investigator) gardner@jsg.utexas.edu J. Richard Kyle (Co-Principal Investigator) John Lassiter (Co-Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	University of Texas at Austin 110 INNER CAMPUS DR AUSTIN TX  US  78712-1139 (512)471-6424
Sponsor Congressional District:	25
Primary Place of Performance:	University of Texas at Austin 110 INNER CAMPUS DR AUSTIN TX  US  78712-1139
Primary Place of Performance Congressional District:	25
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):	V6AFQPN18437
Parent UEI:
NSF Program(s):	Instrumentation & Facilities
Primary Program Source:	app-0105
Program Reference Code(s):	OTHR, 0000
Program Element Code(s):	158000
Award Agency Code:	4900
Fund Agency Code:	4900
Assistance Listing Number(s):	47.050

ABSTRACT

0447126
Gardner

This grant provide support for the acquisition of a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) for volcanologic and petrologic research on volatiles in magmatic and hydrothermal ore systems requiring precision measurement of the abundance and speciation of water and CO2 in minerals. The FTIR will complement existing microchemical analysis equipment in the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas including a heating/freezing stage, electron microprobe, laser ablation multicollector and single collector ICP-MS, and a computed x-ray tomography facility. The FTIR will facilitate the acquisition of empirical data that will aid in the development of improved models of the behavior and influence of volatiles on magmatic, volcanic and ore forming processes. The FTIR will also support undergraduate and graduate student training through the incorporation of FTIR lab exercises in an Analytical Techniques course offered by the department.
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