Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Initial Publication Date: May 11, 2009
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
Dionex - DX 500
- WHOLE ROCK ANALYSIS - XRF X-ray Fluorescence
- WHOLE ROCK ANALYSIS - ICP Inductively-coupled plasma spectrometer
- +/- mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) and laser source
- FLUID ANALYSIS - Atomic Absorption spectrometer
- IC Ion Chromatogrophy
Application:
- Fluid analysis
- Gas analysis
Typical Use:
- Analysis of anions
- Analysis of perchlorates
- Analysis of some organic
- Analysis of 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
User Fees:
- Universities and federal funded projects $50.00 per hour
- Private and public samples $100.00 per hour
Instrument Priorities:
- Dept. Students, staff, and faculty research projects and teaching classes
- Other university departments users
- Other universities projects
- 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
- The system is 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.
Support provided by:
Federal (NSF) and university (state)