Research equipment
Below you find a listing of all available lab equipment within our center. If you would like to utilize any of the equipment listed below, please contact our office for more information.
Perkin Elmer AVIO 200 ICP-OES
Location: 202 Butler Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 08/12/2016
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) with liquid autosampler. This model purchased from Perkin Elmer is mainly used for metal elements, and semi-metal elements analysis. Boron (B), silica (Si), phosphorous (P), sulfur (S), and more nonmetallic elements also can be detected. The sensitivity of ICP-OES analysis is not as good as ICP-MS analysis for many elements.
GFAA
Location: 302 Butler Carlton Hall
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (GFAA), model Analyst 600, equipped with a model AS800 autosampler was purchased from PerkinElmer. It is mainly used to detect trace level metal and semi-metal elements. The instrument detection limit can reach to part per billion (ppb) for most metal and semi-metal elements, but it can detect only one element each time. Comparing with ICP-MS and ICP-OES, GFAA is more economic to run but takes more time.
FAA
Location: 302 Butler Carlton Hall
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (model 3110) was purchased from Perkin Elmer. It is used for metal elements analysis. It is a more traditional and reliable analytical instrument with low cost and easy operation features, but its detection limit is higher than that of GFAA and ICP-MS.
Mercury Analyser
Location: 206 Butler Carlton Hall
Model 2600 CVAFS mercury analysis system with a Model 2620 autosampler purchased from Tekran is used for ultra-low level mercury analysis. The detection limit of this instrument can reach to low part per trillion (ppt) concentrations.
GC-MS-P&T
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with a Purge & Trap (P&T) autosampler and a liquid autosampler. It is an Agilent product. The GC model is 6890 and the Mass Selective Detector model is 5973Network. The purge and trap is a Tekmar-Dohrmann model 3100 Sample Concentrator. This system is mainly used to analyze volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds both quantitatively and qualitatively. The Purge & Trap auto-concentrate/sampler system yields better sensitivity without time consuming sample preparation.
GC-MS-TD
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with a thermal desorber (TD) sampler and a liquid autosampler. It is an Agilent product. The GC model is 6890 and MS model is 5973 inert. The thermal desorber is made by Markes International and the model is Unity. This system is mainly used to analyze volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds both quantitatively and qualitatively. The liquid autosampler is used for general liquid injection, and the thermal desorber is used mainly for air sample analysis (air quality monitoring). UNITY’s electrically cooled focusing trap retains ultra-trace volatile components without the use of liquid cryogen. Two, three or even four sorbents can be packed in series for quantitative retention and efficient desorption of wide boiling range samples.
GC-COMBI PAL
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
Gas chromatography (GC) model is 7890 purchased from Agilent Technology. The system is equipped with a flame ionization detector (FID), an electron capture detector (µECD), and a COMBI PAL autosampler. This system is used to analyze volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. ECD is best for detecting electron-absorbing components (high electronegativity) such as halogenated compounds. FID is best for detecting hydrocarbons and other easily flammable components. The tri-function COMBI PAL autosampler is a product of CTC Analytics and can be used to inject SPME (solid phase micro-extraction), headspace, and liquid samples automatically.
GC-TD
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
Agilent model 6890 Series Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and Electron Capture Detector (µECD). This GC is equipped with a liquid autosampler and a UNITY Thermal Desorber with Ultra TD autosampler purchased from Markes International. This system is used to analyze volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. ECD is best for detecting electron-absorbing components (high electronegativity) such as halogenated compounds. FID is best for detecting hydrocarbons and other easily flammable components. The liquid autosampler is used for general liquid injection, and the Unity-Ultra-TD is used mainly for air sample analysis (air quality monitoring). UNITY’s electrically cooled focusing trap retains even ultra-volatile components without the use of liquid cryogen. Two, three or even four sorbents can be packed in series for quantitative retention and efficient desorption of wide boiling range samples. The Ultra-TD autosampler can load 100 sample tubes in each batch.
GC
Location: 310 Butler Carlton Hall
A Hewlett Packard (HP) model 5890 Series II Gas Chromatograph (GC) with Flame Ionization detector (FID) and Electron Capture Detector (ECD) fitted with a HP model 7673 GC/FSC liquid autosampler and a Tekkmar headspace autosampler. This system is used to analyze volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. ECD is best for detecting electron-absorbing components (high electronegativity) such as halogenated compounds. FID is best for detecting hydrocarbons and other easily flammable components. The liquid autosampler is used for general liquid injection, and the headspace autosampler is used for headspace injection of solid or liquid samples.
4000Q Trap LC/MSn
Location: 222 Schrenk Hall
An ultra-fast liquid chromatography (UFLC) coupled with a tandem mass spectrometer (MSn). The mass spectrometer is an AB Sciex product and the model is 4000Q Trap. A Shimadzu Prominence UFLC-XR system is used for compound separation with an autosampler. This instrument is used to analyze many trace level compounds including large and small molecules such as proteins, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), water disinfection by-products (DBPs), pesticides and herbicides, explosives, and many more. The detection limits can reach part per billion (ppb) to part per trillion (ppt) for many compounds. It not only can do the quantification of the compounds, also can be used to elucidate some compound structures for qualitative identification by doing MS2 and MS3.
LTA HPLC
Location: 302 Butler Carlton Hall
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system composed with two model P600 pumps, a model UV600 UV-Vis absorbance detector, a Spark model 840 autosampler, and a column oven. It was purchased from LabTech America. This instrument can be used for analysis of compounds absorbing UV-Vis light in wavelength range 190nm-600nm.
TOC-TN Analyzer
Location: 302 Butler Carlton Hall
Total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer is a Shimadzu product. The system is composed of TOC-L, ASI-L liquid autosampler, solid sample module, nitrogen module and a Whatman model 78-40 gas generator. This instrument is used to detect total organic carbon, total inorganic carbon, and also can detect total nitrogen (TN) in both liquid and solid samples.
UV-Vis Spectrophometer
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
Model Cary 50 Scanning UV/Vis Spectrophotometer purchased from Varian. This is a very fast scan rate spectrophotometer (can scan the whole wavelength range of 190-1100 nm in less than 3 seconds) can be used to measure the concentration of the compounds absorbing light wavelength in UV and visible ranges, to scan the absorption spectra of the compounds, and to perform kinetic study (data collection rate 80 points/sec).
Agilent 8900 ICP-QQQ with Laser Ablation
Location: 263 McNutt Hall
Acquisition Date: Expecting July 2024
The Agilent 8900 triple quadrupole ICP-MS (ICP-QQQ) is a high sensitivity elemental analyzer. The 8900 offers the same matrix tolerance and robustness as comparable single quadrupole systems and is capable of both helium (He) collision mode and DRC. The 8900 adds tandem mass spec operation (ICP-MS/MS) for unmatched control of reaction chemistry in the collision reaction cell (CRC). Additionally, an independent laser introduction system is available to attach with this model to perform laser ablation ICP-MS and generate spatially defined elemental concentrations.
Thermofisher INUVION - Ion Chromatography
Location: 202 Butler Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: Expecting July 2024
The Dionex Inuvion IC System include RFIC for automated eluent generation capabilities. Optional accessories can be swapped in and out of the instrument by users in less than five minutes for extended application capabilities. This instrument is mainly used to analyze anions such as fluoride (F-), chloride (Cl-), nitrate (NO3-), nitride (NO2-), phosphate (PO43-), sulfate (SO43-), and many other anions.
Hiden Analytical IGA-003 DYNAMIC GAS and VAPOUR SORPTION ANALYZER
Location: 302 Butler Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: Expecting July 2024
The IGA-003 system can be used to study mixed gas/vapor sorption on materials such as carbons, zeolites, polymers and catalysts. sample reactor. The IGA-003 is a dynamic gas sorption analyzer incorporating multiple controllable inlets with combined pressure and flow control, and integrated mass spectrometry. Incorporating an ultra-sensitive microbalance, the IGA-003 measures changes in sample mass as a function of temperature, pressure and gas composition.
Shimadzu 9030 q-tof High Resolution LCMS
Location: 222 Schrenk Hall
Acquisition Date: 06/01/2023
This high-resolution Q-Tof LCMS system has a mass range of m/z 10 to 40,000 with mass resolution of 30,000 FWHM and accuracy of <1 ppm at m/z 622.5662 with internal correction. The system is equipped with a standard electrospray ionization source, which can be exchanged for an optional matrix assisted laser desorption ionization source. LabSolutions Insight Explore software allows for both qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as design of data-dependent or independent acquisition experiments. The liquid chromatography front end can conduct UPLC experiments up to 10,000 psi and is equipped with a binary pump for independent solvent flows, a standard column oven, and an autosampler that accepts autosampler vials as well as 96 well plates.
Shimadzu iMScope MALDI imaging system
Location: 222 Schrenk Hall
Acquisition Date: 06/01/2023
This matrix assisted laser desorption ionization imaging platform delivers image resolution of up to 5 microns and is coupled with a three objective optical microscope which can overlay microscopic images with MALDI generated images. The iMScope QT coupled to the Shimadzu 9030 Q-Tof provides detailed MS/MS information in location specific areas of tissue samples. The software stack, including LabSolutions and Insight, is fully integrated with the mass imaging software Image Reveal, which allows for seamless transition from method development to final image processing. A Shimadzu iMLayer Aero, an automated matrix sprayer, delivers highly fine layers of matrix onto prepared slides to produce high resolution images in a temperature, humidity, and matrix clog-free environment. The matrix sprayer can coat up to 2 plates at a time with run times varying greatly based on application.
Titan MPS Microwave Digestion System
Location: 202 Butler-Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 2020
This Titan MPS microwave digestion system is a Perkin Elmer product. It can ramp temperatures within the vessels and hold temperature to digest up to 200C and can safely perform digestions in the presence of most concentrated acids including aqua regia. Includes: Digestion performance is enhanced f to unique Direct Pressure Control™ (DPC) 30 bar and Direct Temperature Control™ (DTC) optical-reaction monitoring systems.
Shimadzu Total Organic Carbon Analysis
Location: 302 Butler Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 09/12/2012
Total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer is a Shimadzu product. The system is composed of TOC-L, ASI-L liquid autosampler, solid sample module, nitrogen module and a Whatman model 78-40 gas generator. This instrument is used to detect total organic carbon, total inorganic carbon, and also can detect total nitrogen (TN) in both liquid and solid samples.
Malvern Zetasizer
Location: 302 Butler Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 01/14/2008
The Zetasizer is a product of Malvern, model Nano-ZS90. It is used for particle characterization, including particle size, zeta potential, and iso-electric Point (IP) detection. Suitable particle size ranges from 0.3nm to 5 microns. The materials include pharmaceutical dispersions and emulsions, nanoparticles, chemicals – surfactant micelles, colloid size and size distribution, and liposomes / vesicles.
Agilent - Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry - Only Headspace injection mode
Location: 303 Butler-Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 02/25/2005
GC–MS is extensively used for the analysis of these compounds which include esters, fatty acids, alcohols, aldehydes, terpenes etc. GC model is 6890 and MS model is 5973 inert, for example pesticides This system is currently primarily used for solid phase microextraction (SPME) work.
Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and Electron Capture Detector (µECD) Combipal - Only Headspace injection mode
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 09/12/2012
Gas chromatography (GC) model is 7890 with a flame ionization detector (FID), an electron capture detector (µECD), and a COMBI PAL autosampler to analyze volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. ECD is best for detecting electron-absorbing components (high electronegativity) such as halogenated compounds.
Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and Electron Capture Detector (µECD) - Only Liquid injection mode
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 11/04/2003
Agilent model 6890 Series Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and Electron Capture Detector (µECD). This to analyze volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. ECD is best as halogenated compounds. FID is best for detecting hydrocarbons and other easily flammable components
Agilent - Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry - Only Headspace injection mode
Location: 303 Butler Carlton Hall
GC–MS is extensively used for the analysis of these compounds which include esters, fatty acids, alcohols, aldehydes, terpenes etc. GC model is 6890 and MS model is 5973 inert, for example pesticides This system is currently primarily used for solid phase microextraction (SPME) work.
Dionex IC-600 System
Location: 202 Butler-Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 2004
A model DX-600 Ion Chromatography (IC) with a model AS50 autosampler was purchased from Dionex. This instrument is mainly used to analyze anions such as fluoride (F-), chloride (Cl-), nitrate (NO3-), nitride (NO2-), phosphate (PO43-), sulfate (SO43-), and many other anions.
Shimadzu 4000Q Trap LC/MS
Location: 222 Schrenk Hall
Acquisition Date: 10/17/2007
An ultra-fast liquid chromatography (UFLC) coupled with a tandem mass spectrometer (MS). The mass spectrometer is an AB Sciex product, and the model is 4000Q Trap. A Shimadzu Prominence UFLC-XR system is used for compound separation with an autosampler to analyze such as proteins, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (PPCPs), water disinfection by-products (DBPs), pesticides and herbicides, explosives.
Perkin Elmer Flame Atomic Absorption
Location: 302 Butler-Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 1994
FAAS is one of the most widely used AAS techniques for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of trace metals in different samples. The ability to use this technique to solve a wide range of analytical challenges that cut across different areas of environmental.
Perkin Elmer Graphite Flame Atomic Absorption
Location: 302 Butler-Carlton Hall
Acquisition Date: 1998
GFAAS) has found wide application for the determination of trace elements in water, soil, and biological samples.