Aims

THE APPLIED PETROGRAPHY GROUP AIMS TO:

  • Explain the value and usefulness of petrographic investigative methods across a wide range of applications
  • Provide a forum for members and visitors from the UK and overseas to meet with colleagues to discuss issues of common interest.
  • Publish practical guidelines and codes of practice relating to petrographic investigation of materials.
  • Review and recommend modifications to national and international petrographic standards.
  • Organise training programmes and specialist meetings to promote competency in petrographic investigation methods.
  • Maintain a list of practicing qualified professional petrographers.
  • Insure that the highest professional standards are maintained by petrographers.

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