Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
The University of New Mexico - Earth & Planetary Sciences Department
http://epswww.unm.edu
Contact Information
Abdul-Mehdi S. Ali
(505) 277 - 1637
mehdiali@unm.edu
Albuquerque
NEW MEXICO
Instrument Type
WHOLE ROCK ANALYSIS - ICP Inductively-coupled plasma spectrometer +/- mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) and laser source
FLUID ANALYSIS - Atomic Absorption spectrometer
IC Ion Chromatogrophy
Dionex - DX 500
Application:
Fluid or gas analysis
Typical Use:
Used for the analysis of anions, perchlorates, some organics, and metals in fluid (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.
Training Session (short course) is offered.
Visitors are invited to work in the lab to work with lab personnel.
Training Session (short course) is offered.
User Fees:
Universities and federal funded projects $50.00 per hour.
Private and public samples $100.00 per hour.
Private and public samples $100.00 per hour.
Instrument Priorities:
1. Deptartment students, staff, and faculty research projects and teaching classes.
2. Other university department's users.
3. Other academic projects.
4. Private and public services.
2. Other university department's users.
3. Other academic projects.
4. Private and public services.
Remote Use:
None.
Sample Preparation:
Aqueous samples must be filtered through 0.45 micron filter.
Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:
Full calibration standards, blanks, and QC samples will be implemented in analysis.
Software:
The system is fully computer controlled and operated by peakNet software.
Educational Use:
Class demonstrations are available for undergraduates.
Undergraduate student research projects are invited.
Graduate student research projects are invited.
Tutorials and other educational materials related to the lab are available.
Undergraduate student research projects are invited.
Graduate student research projects are invited.
Tutorials and other educational materials related to the lab are available.
Support provided by:
Federal (NSF) and university (state)