Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry Facility
University of Colorado, Boulder
Contact Information
Lang Farmer
303 492 6534
farmer@cires.colorado.edu
Boulder
COLORADO
Instrument Type
MASS SPECTROMETERS - Radiogenic Isotopes
Finnigan MAT 261
Application:
Age determination Nd-Sm
Typical Use:
Instrument is generally used for Nd, Sr, Pb isotopic measurements from rock, mineral, water, and biological materials. Chemical separations are conducted in a ~1,000 sq ft. clean room adjacent to instrument bay. Also available is a Micromill microsampling jig for the generation of physical microsamples.
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.
Visitors are invited to work in the lab to design and do the work yourself.
Visitors are invited to work in the lab to work with lab personnel.
Visitors are invited to work in the lab to design and do the work yourself.
User Fees:
Contact lab manager for current rates
Instrument Priorities:
Remote Use:
No
Sample Preparation:
Rock samples should be submitted as powder
Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:
Blanks for microchemical techniques are ~ 1 ng for Sr and Nd