Aqueous Geochemistry Analytical Laboratory

University of Idaho

Contact Information

Scott A. Wood

208-885-5966

swood@uidaho.edu

Moscow

IDAHO

Instrument Type

IC (ion chromatograph)

Dionex, ICS-3000

Application:

Fluid or gas analysis

Typical Use:

This instrument can determine inorganic and organic anions, and alkali and alkaline earth cations, in water samples.

Conditions for Use:

  • Visitors are invited to work in the lab with lab personnel
  • Visitors are invited to work in the lab and design and do the work themselves

User Fees:

  • Machine time is available at $25/hour
  • If laboratory personnel are required, an additional $10/hr is charged

Instrument Priorities:

Funded research, class demonstrations and student projects within the UI Geology department take priority over outside users.

Remote Use:

No

Sample Preparation:

Sample must be in aqueous solution. The instrument typically uses only several tens of microliters of solution, but usually a couple of mL's is ideal.

Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:

Software:

Educational Use:

  • Class demonstrations are available for undergraduates
  • Undergraduate student research projects are invited
  • Graduate student research projects are invited


Support provided by:

NSF EAR