Stable Isotope Research Facility (SIRF)
Indiana University
Contact Information
Peter Sauer
812-855-6591
pesauer@indiana.edu
Bloomington
INDIANA
Instrument Type
MASS SPECTROMETERS - Stable isotopes
ThermoFinnigan Delta Plus XP and two MAT 252 spectrometers
Application:
Typical Use:
- SIRF houses three stable isotope ratio mass spectrometers for analysis of H, C, N, O, and S in a wide variety of geologic and biologic materials.
- Inlets include dual inlet, EA (both TCEA and oxidative EA), GC, H-Device, and Gas Bench.
- Routine sample analysis includes organic C, H, N, and S; mineral H; water samples (O and H); carbonates (C, O); dissolved inorganic C; sulphate (S and O).
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 lab manager for current rates.
Instrument Priorities:
Remote Use:
Sample Preparation:
Standard Collections/Lab Blanks:
Software:
Educational Use:
- Undergraduate student research projects are invited
- Graduate student research projects are invited
Support provided by:
NSF-Instrumentation / Facilities (GEO) and Indiana University.