Analytical Instrumentation
Equipment |
Analytical Capability |
Lachat Quickchem Autoanalyzer |
Automated colorimetric analysis of aqueous samples. Water samples and soil extracts can be analyzed for nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, phosphate, and urea. |
Shimadzu TOC/TIC and TN Analyzer |
Total carbon, total inorganic carbon, dissolved organic carbon and total nitrogen in water samples. |
Costech Elemental Analyzer |
Total carbon and total nitrogen in solid samples (soil, biological). |
SEAL Autoanalyzer |
Automated colorimetric analaysis of low level (ppb) analytes in water samples including nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, and ammonium. |
Spectro Blue ICP-OES |
Trace level concentrations of 80% of elements including alkali, basic, and transition metals, semi-metals, and non-metals. |
Malvern Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer |
Particle size analysis using laser diffraction. A small amount of sample (~0.25g) can be analyzed quickly (5-10 minutes per sample). |
Dionex Ion Chromatograph |
Separation and detection of major anions including nitrate, chloride, fluoride, bromide, and sulfate in aqueous samples. |
Los Gatos Research (LGR) Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer |
Isotopic composition (d18O and d2H) of water samples. |
CEM Corp MARS 6 Microwave Digester
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Complete digestion of soil, rock, and plants for total elemental analysis with the Spectro ICP-OES |
Millipore Water Purification System |
Provides ultra pure (18 MW) water on demand. |
Analytical Balances |
Used to measure masses from 0.0005g to 25kg. |
Undercounter Flask Washer |
Dishwasher used to wash lab glassware and plasticware. |
Muffle Furnace |
Used to ash glassware to remove contaminants at 550°C. |
Sorvall Benchtop Centrifuge |
Accommodates 6x60 mL centrifuge bottles or 6x50mL falcon tubes, spins at speeds up to 10,000rpm, and can maintain sample temperature between -19°C and 40°C. |
SCP Science DigiPREP Block Digester |
Acid digestion of solid samples in an open vessel environment for metals analysis for ICP-OES and organic matter digestion prior to particle size analysis |
SCP Science DigiFILTER Filtration System |
Vacuum filtration manifold used to filter particulates from digested samples |