Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory

Thermo Finnigan MAT 252 (Mitchell)

Thermo Finnigan Mat equipment
For the oxygen isotope analysis of silicate and oxide minerals. Attached is a BrF5 infrared laser line.

For studies of silicate samples.  Equipped with an IR laser fluorination line allowing the rapid vaporization of samples in the presence of Bromine Pentafluoride for analysis of O and H isotopes.

  • Typical precision of measurement:  <0.2 ‰ for O
  • Time required for analysis:  ~ 45 minutes
  • Cost per analysis:  $28.00

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