ICP-AES Laboratory

Western Michigan University
https://wmich.edu/geology

Contact Information

Dr. Carla Koretsky

269-387-5337

carla.koretsky@wmich.edu

Kalamazoo

MICHIGAN

Instrument Type

WHOLE ROCK ANALYSIS - ICP Inductively-coupled plasma spectrometer +/- mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) and laser source

Perkin Elmer Optima 2100DV

Application:

Fluid or gas analysis

Typical Use:

This instrument is used for major and trace element analyses of aqueous samples.

Conditions for Use:

  • Submitted samples will be analyzed on a contract basis (i.e. lab personnel will do the work)
  • Visitors are invited to work in the lab to work with lab personnel

User Fees:

Contact Dr. Koretsky for current rates.

Instrument Priorities:

Priority for instrumentation use:
  1. Funded research WMU Geosciences
  2. Funded research WMU other departments
  3. Contracts WMU
  4. Funded research lab visitors
  5. Contracts lab visitors
  6. We will accommodate student projects whenever possible

Remote Use:

No.

Sample Preparation:

Aqueous samples only. Please contact Dr. Koretsky for detailed information.

Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:

We typically use EPA certified calibration standards, internal standards and blanks.

Software:

Data processing is completed using Perkin Elmer WinLab software.

Educational Use:

Undergraduate student research projects are invited Graduate student research projects are invited


Support provided by:

NSF EAR IF 0446565