Laboratory space
NIRVANA Clean Lab
Clark 448
State-of-the-art, metal-free space for preparing samples
Quadrupole mass spectrometer
Thermo Scientific iCAP Q ICP-MS
For quantification of major and trace elements
Multi-collector mass spectrometer
Thermo Finnigan Neptune MC-ICP-MS
For measuring the compositions of 'non-traditional' stable isotopes, including: barium, cadmium, iodine, molybdenum, neodymium, osmium, strontium, thallium, vanadium, and zinc
Sample preparation
Automated Preconcentration System
Elemental Scientific prepFAST-MC
For automated ion-exchange chromatography
Microwave sample digestion system
Anton Paar MultiWave PRO
For dissolving complex matrices
More toys
UV/vis. Spectrophotometer
Hach DR6000
For when you don't need an ICP-MS
Espresso machine
De'Longhi Magnifica
So we can get things done (faster)
Other equipment
In addition to the instruments housed within our lab, we benefit from a collaborative arrangement with Andy Heard that provides access to additional specialized equipment.
High-pressure sample digestion system
Anton Paar HPA-S
For dissolving really complex matrices
Micromill
New Wave Research
For high-precision milling