Initial Publication Date: August 13, 2012

MSU LA-ICPMS lab

Michigan State University
https://ees.natsci.msu.edu/about/facilities/xrf-lab/

Contact Information

Tyrone Rooney

517-432-5522

rooneyt@msu.edu

East Lansing

MICHIGAN

Instrument Type

Whole Rock Analysis: ICP Inductively-coupled plasma spectrometer +/- mass spectrometer

Perkin Elmer Nexion and Photon Machines G2 excimer laser

Application:

Whole-rock analysis (major and trace element) Age determination U-Pb

Typical Use:

We provide a fee-for-service major and trace element analysis of whole rock and soils.The instrument can also provide spatially constrained analysis of solids such as minerals.

Conditions for Use:

Submitted samples will be analyzed on a contract basis (i.e. lab personnel will do the work)

User Fees:

Fee is per sample - see website for current pricing

Instrument Priorities:

First come, first serve

Remote Use:

No

Sample Preparation:

Please see website

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